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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.42, 3,461.64 and 1,074.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.42, 3,461.64 and 1,074.18 is: 1,611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.42 : 3,461.64 = 1,074.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.42/3,461.64 = 1,074.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.42x = 3,461.64 × 1,074.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.42x = 3,718,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,424.46/2,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.51

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