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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.45, 3,453.72 and 1,523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.45, 3,453.72 and 1,523.08 is: 2,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.45 : 3,453.72 = 1,523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.45/3,453.72 = 1,523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.45x = 3,453.72 × 1,523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.45x = 5,260,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,291.86/2,305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.68

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