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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.78, 3,457.36 and 1,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.78, 3,457.36 and 1,007.16 is: 1,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.78 : 3,457.36 = 1,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.78/3,457.36 = 1,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.78x = 3,457.36 × 1,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.78x = 3,482,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,114.70/2,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.82

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