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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.32, 3,460.94 and 1,074.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.32, 3,460.94 and 1,074.03 is: 1,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.32 : 3,460.94 = 1,074.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.32/3,460.94 = 1,074.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.32x = 3,460.94 × 1,074.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.32x = 3,717,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,148.02/2,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.03

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