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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.44, 3,453.84 and 1,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.44, 3,453.84 and 1,071.63 is: 1,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.44 : 3,453.84 = 1,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.44/3,453.84 = 1,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.44x = 3,453.84 × 1,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.44x = 3,701,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,238.56/2,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.83

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