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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.13, 3,460.41 and 1,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.13, 3,460.41 and 1,006.08 is: 1,509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.13 : 3,460.41 = 1,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.13/3,460.41 = 1,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.13x = 3,460.41 × 1,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.13x = 3,481,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,449.29/2,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.65

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