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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.26, 3,458.70 and 1,438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.26, 3,458.70 and 1,438.56 is: 2,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.26 : 3,458.70 = 1,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.26/3,458.70 = 1,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.26x = 3,458.70 × 1,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.26x = 4,975,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,547.47/2,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.35

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