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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.52, 3,459.76 and 1,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.52, 3,459.76 and 1,382.35 is: 2,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.52 : 3,459.76 = 1,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.52/3,459.76 = 1,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.52x = 3,459.76 × 1,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.52x = 4,782,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,599.24/2,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.51

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