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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.81, 3,452.76 and 1,424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.81, 3,452.76 and 1,424.73 is: 2,134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.81 : 3,452.76 = 1,424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.81/3,452.76 = 1,424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.81x = 3,452.76 × 1,424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.81x = 4,919,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,250.75/2,304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.34

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