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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.49, 3,461.03 and 1,196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.49, 3,461.03 and 1,196.85 is: 1,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.49 : 3,461.03 = 1,196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.49/3,461.03 = 1,196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.49x = 3,461.03 × 1,196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.49x = 4,142,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,327.77/2,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.17

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