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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.84, 3,461.34 and 1,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.84, 3,461.34 and 1,152.68 is: 1,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.84 : 3,461.34 = 1,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.84/3,461.34 = 1,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.84x = 3,461.34 × 1,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.84x = 3,989,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,817.39/2,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.56

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