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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.28, 3,462.13 and 1,384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.28, 3,462.13 and 1,384.69 is: 2,077.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.28 : 3,462.13 = 1,384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.28/3,462.13 = 1,384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.28x = 3,462.13 × 1,384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.28x = 4,793,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,976.79/2,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.76

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