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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.80, 3,461.28 and 1,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.80, 3,461.28 and 1,008.10 is: 1,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.80 : 3,461.28 = 1,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.80/3,461.28 = 1,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.80x = 3,461.28 × 1,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.80x = 3,489,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,316.37/2,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.62

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