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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.65, 3,460.41 and 1,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.65, 3,460.41 and 1,266.09 is: 1,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.65 : 3,460.41 = 1,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.65/3,460.41 = 1,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.65x = 3,460.41 × 1,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.65x = 4,381,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,190.50/2,306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.37

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