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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.56, 4,430.58 and 2,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.56, 4,430.58 and 2,305.24 is: 3,453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.56 : 4,430.58 = 2,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.56/4,430.58 = 2,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.56x = 4,430.58 × 2,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.56x = 10,213,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,550.24/2,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.37

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