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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.50, 3,460.06 and 1,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.50, 3,460.06 and 1,007.88 is: 1,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.50 : 3,460.06 = 1,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.50/3,460.06 = 1,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.50x = 3,460.06 × 1,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.50x = 3,487,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,325.27/2,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.61

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