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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.38, 4,056.59 and 2,311.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.38, 4,056.59 and 2,311.83 is: 3,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.38 : 4,056.59 = 2,311.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.38/4,056.59 = 2,311.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.38x = 4,056.59 × 2,311.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.38x = 9,378,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378,152.24/2,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.76

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