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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.44, 3,457.80 and 1,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.44, 3,457.80 and 1,072.44 is: 1,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.44 : 3,457.80 = 1,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.44/3,457.80 = 1,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.44x = 3,457.80 × 1,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.44x = 3,708,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,283.03/2,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.49

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