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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306, 3,452.70 and 1,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306, 3,452.70 and 1,613.36 is: 2,415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306 : 3,452.70 = 1,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306/3,452.70 = 1,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306x = 3,452.70 × 1,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306x = 5,570,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,448.07/2,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.63

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