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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.54, 3,458.58 and 1,331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.54, 3,458.58 and 1,331.63 is: 1,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.54 : 3,458.58 = 1,331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.54/3,458.58 = 1,331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.54x = 3,458.58 × 1,331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.54x = 4,605,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,548.89/2,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.87

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