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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.60, 3,456.34 and 1,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.60, 3,456.34 and 1,006.04 is: 1,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.60 : 3,456.34 = 1,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.60/3,456.34 = 1,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.60x = 3,456.34 × 1,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.60x = 3,477,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,216.29/2,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.16

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