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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.21, 3,460.32 and 1,210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.21, 3,460.32 and 1,210.31 is: 1,815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.21 : 3,460.32 = 1,210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.21/3,460.32 = 1,210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.21x = 3,460.32 × 1,210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.21x = 4,188,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,059.90/2,306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.99

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