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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.22, 3,451.98 and 1,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.22, 3,451.98 and 1,653.78 is: 2,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.22 : 3,451.98 = 1,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.22/3,451.98 = 1,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.22x = 3,451.98 × 1,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.22x = 5,708,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,815.48/2,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.40

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