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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.02, 3,459.09 and 991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.02, 3,459.09 and 991.62 is: 1,486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.02 : 3,459.09 = 991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.02/3,459.09 = 991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.02x = 3,459.09 × 991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.02x = 3,430,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,102.83/2,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.81

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