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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.96, 4,029.30 and 2,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.96, 4,029.30 and 2,301.24 is: 3,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.96 : 4,029.30 = 2,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.96/4,029.30 = 2,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.96x = 4,029.30 × 2,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.96x = 9,272,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272,386.33/2,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.47

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