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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.28, 3,464 and 1,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.28, 3,464 and 1,270.96 is: 1,908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.28 : 3,464 = 1,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.28/3,464 = 1,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.28x = 3,464 × 1,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.28x = 4,402,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,605.44/2,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.14

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