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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.36, 3,462.21 and 1,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.36, 3,462.21 and 1,137.32 is: 1,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.36 : 3,462.21 = 1,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.36/3,462.21 = 1,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.36x = 3,462.21 × 1,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.36x = 3,937,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,623.37/2,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.29

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