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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.28, 3,460.63 and 1,383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.28, 3,460.63 and 1,383.69 is: 2,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.28 : 3,460.63 = 1,383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.28/3,460.63 = 1,383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.28x = 3,460.63 × 1,383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.28x = 4,788,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,439.12/2,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.26

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