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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.56, 3,183.33 and 1,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.56, 3,183.33 and 1,457.04 is: 2,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.56 : 3,183.33 = 1,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.56/3,183.33 = 1,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.56x = 3,183.33 × 1,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.56x = 4,638,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,239.14/2,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.89

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