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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.26, 3,460.47 and 1,152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.26, 3,460.47 and 1,152.01 is: 1,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.26 : 3,460.47 = 1,152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.26/3,460.47 = 1,152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.26x = 3,460.47 × 1,152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.26x = 3,986,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,496.04/2,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.55

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