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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.32, 3,461.10 and 1,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.32, 3,461.10 and 1,152.68 is: 1,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.32 : 3,461.10 = 1,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.32/3,461.10 = 1,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.32x = 3,461.10 × 1,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.32x = 3,989,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,540.75/2,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.08

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