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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.24, 4,320.38 and 2,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.24, 4,320.38 and 2,305.96 is: 3,455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.24 : 4,320.38 = 2,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.24/4,320.38 = 2,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.24x = 4,320.38 × 2,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.24x = 9,962,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,623.46/2,883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.36

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