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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.42, 3,460.44 and 1,211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.42, 3,460.44 and 1,211.19 is: 1,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.42 : 3,460.44 = 1,211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.42/3,460.44 = 1,211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.42x = 3,460.44 × 1,211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.42x = 4,191,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,250.32/2,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.42

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