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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.10, 3,459.30 and 824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.10, 3,459.30 and 824.94 is: 1,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.10 : 3,459.30 = 824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.10/3,459.30 = 824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.10x = 3,459.30 × 824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.10x = 2,853,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,714.94/2,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.46

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