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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.03, 3,459.31 and 1,211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.03, 3,459.31 and 1,211.83 is: 1,816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.03 : 3,459.31 = 1,211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.03/3,459.31 = 1,211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.03x = 3,459.31 × 1,211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.03x = 4,192,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,083.96/2,308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.31

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