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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.68, 4,730.40 and 2,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.68, 4,730.40 and 2,308.80 is: 3,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.68 : 4,730.40 = 2,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.68/4,730.40 = 2,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.68x = 4,730.40 × 2,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.68x = 10,921,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921,547.52/3,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.28

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