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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.42, 3,453.60 and 1,523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.42, 3,453.60 and 1,523.05 is: 2,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.42 : 3,453.60 = 1,523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.42/3,453.60 = 1,523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.42x = 3,453.60 × 1,523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.42x = 5,260,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,005.48/2,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.58

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