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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.14, 3,458.32 and 1,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.14, 3,458.32 and 1,073.56 is: 1,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.14 : 3,458.32 = 1,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.14/3,458.32 = 1,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.14x = 3,458.32 × 1,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.14x = 3,712,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,714.02/2,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.23

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