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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.44, 3,459.61 and 1,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.44, 3,459.61 and 1,382.25 is: 2,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.44 : 3,459.61 = 1,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.44/3,459.61 = 1,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.44x = 3,459.61 × 1,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.44x = 4,782,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,045.92/2,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.35

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