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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.18, 3,459.96 and 1,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.18, 3,459.96 and 1,074.32 is: 1,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.18 : 3,459.96 = 1,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.18/3,459.96 = 1,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.18x = 3,459.96 × 1,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.18x = 3,717,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,104.23/2,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.80

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