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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.72, 3,460.44 and 1,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.72, 3,460.44 and 1,007.48 is: 1,511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.72 : 3,460.44 = 1,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.72/3,460.44 = 1,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.72x = 3,460.44 × 1,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.72x = 3,486,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,324.09/2,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.38

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