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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.40, 3,459.98 and 1,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.40, 3,459.98 and 1,074.52 is: 1,611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.40 : 3,459.98 = 1,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.40/3,459.98 = 1,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.40x = 3,459.98 × 1,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.40x = 3,717,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,817.71/2,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.26

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