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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.90, 3,458.57 and 1,382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.90, 3,458.57 and 1,382.31 is: 2,074.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.90 : 3,458.57 = 1,382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.90/3,458.57 = 1,382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.90x = 3,458.57 × 1,382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.90x = 4,780,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,808.99/2,304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.19

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