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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.34, 3,453.36 and 1,577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.34, 3,453.36 and 1,577.34 is: 2,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.34 : 3,453.36 = 1,577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.34/3,453.36 = 1,577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.34x = 3,453.36 × 1,577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.34x = 5,447,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,122.86/2,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.80

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