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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.51, 3,461.54 and 1,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.51, 3,461.54 and 1,008.81 is: 1,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.51 : 3,461.54 = 1,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.51/3,461.54 = 1,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.51x = 3,461.54 × 1,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.51x = 3,492,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,031.12/2,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.33

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