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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.72, 3,453.08 and 1,485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.72, 3,453.08 and 1,485.58 is: 2,223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.72 : 3,453.08 = 1,485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.72/3,453.08 = 1,485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.72x = 3,453.08 × 1,485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.72x = 5,129,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,809.32/2,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.86

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