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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.56, 3,457.28 and 1,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.56, 3,457.28 and 1,088 is: 1,630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.56 : 3,457.28 = 1,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.56/3,457.28 = 1,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.56x = 3,457.28 × 1,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.56x = 3,761,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,520.64/2,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.79

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