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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.23, 4,451.94 and 2,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.23, 4,451.94 and 2,310.75 is: 3,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.23 : 4,451.94 = 2,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.23/4,451.94 = 2,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.23x = 4,451.94 × 2,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.23x = 10,287,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,320.36/2,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.81

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