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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.85, 3,459.74 and 1,576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.85, 3,459.74 and 1,576.23 is: 2,363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.85 : 3,459.74 = 1,576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.85/3,459.74 = 1,576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.85x = 3,459.74 × 1,576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.85x = 5,453,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,338.10/2,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.98

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