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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.20, 3,461.40 and 1,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.20, 3,461.40 and 1,211.28 is: 1,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.20 : 3,461.40 = 1,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.20/3,461.40 = 1,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.20x = 3,461.40 × 1,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.20x = 4,192,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,724.59/2,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.24

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