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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.80, 4,004.75 and 2,309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.80, 4,004.75 and 2,309.27 is: 3,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.80 : 4,004.75 = 2,309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.80/4,004.75 = 2,309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.80x = 4,004.75 × 2,309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.80x = 9,248,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,047.50/2,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.71

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