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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.21, 4,454.05 and 2,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.21, 4,454.05 and 2,306.60 is: 3,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.21 : 4,454.05 = 2,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.21/4,454.05 = 2,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.21x = 4,454.05 × 2,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.21x = 10,273,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,713.19/2,973.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.43

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