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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.43, 3,459.65 and 1,074.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.43, 3,459.65 and 1,074.71 is: 1,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.43 : 3,459.65 = 1,074.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.43/3,459.65 = 1,074.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.43x = 3,459.65 × 1,074.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.43x = 3,718,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,100.53/2,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.06

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