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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.33, 3,457.48 and 1,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.33, 3,457.48 and 1,691.44 is: 2,534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.33 : 3,457.48 = 1,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.33/3,457.48 = 1,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.33x = 3,457.48 × 1,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.33x = 5,848,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848,119.97/2,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.58

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