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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.24, 3,459.54 and 1,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.24, 3,459.54 and 1,151 is: 1,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.24 : 3,459.54 = 1,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.24/3,459.54 = 1,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.24x = 3,459.54 × 1,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.24x = 3,981,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,930.54/2,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.59

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