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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.15, 3,457.77 and 1,211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.15, 3,457.77 and 1,211.65 is: 1,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.15 : 3,457.77 = 1,211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.15/3,457.77 = 1,211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.15x = 3,457.77 × 1,211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.15x = 4,189,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,607.02/2,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.50

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