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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.04, 3,461.64 and 1,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.04, 3,461.64 and 1,195.17 is: 1,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.04 : 3,461.64 = 1,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.04/3,461.64 = 1,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.04x = 3,461.64 × 1,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.04x = 4,137,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,248.28/2,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.09

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