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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.28, 3,783.00 and 2,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.28, 3,783.00 and 2,306.36 is: 3,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.28 : 3,783.00 = 2,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.28/3,783.00 = 2,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.28x = 3,783.00 × 2,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.28x = 8,724,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,977.99/2,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.53

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