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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.44, 3,462.99 and 1,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.44, 3,462.99 and 1,074.22 is: 1,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.44 : 3,462.99 = 1,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.44/3,462.99 = 1,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.44x = 3,462.99 × 1,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.44x = 3,720,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,000.43/2,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.17

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