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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.59, 3,457.76 and 919.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.59, 3,457.76 and 919.59 is: 1,378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.59 : 3,457.76 = 919.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.59/3,457.76 = 919.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.59x = 3,457.76 × 919.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.59x = 3,179,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,735.06/2,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.54

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