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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.82, 3,455.70 and 1,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.82, 3,455.70 and 1,071.55 is: 1,606.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.82 : 3,455.70 = 1,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.82/3,455.70 = 1,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.82x = 3,455.70 × 1,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.82x = 3,702,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,955.34/2,304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.61

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