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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.97, 3,458.51 and 1,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.97, 3,458.51 and 1,056.29 is: 1,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.97 : 3,458.51 = 1,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.97/3,458.51 = 1,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.97x = 3,458.51 × 1,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.97x = 3,653,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,196.85/2,305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.23

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