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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.24, 4,003.65 and 2,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.24, 4,003.65 and 2,306.84 is: 3,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.24 : 4,003.65 = 2,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.24/4,003.65 = 2,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.24x = 4,003.65 × 2,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.24x = 9,235,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,779.97/2,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.59

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