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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.31, 3,458.53 and 1,150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.31, 3,458.53 and 1,150.63 is: 1,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.31 : 3,458.53 = 1,150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.31/3,458.53 = 1,150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.31x = 3,458.53 × 1,150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.31x = 3,979,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,488.37/2,307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.73

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