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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.18, 3,456.96 and 1,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.18, 3,456.96 and 1,072.32 is: 1,608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.18 : 3,456.96 = 1,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.18/3,456.96 = 1,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.18x = 3,456.96 × 1,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.18x = 3,706,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,944.70/2,304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.79

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