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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.07, 3,464.42 and 1,214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.07, 3,464.42 and 1,214.74 is: 1,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.07 : 3,464.42 = 1,214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.07/3,464.42 = 1,214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.07x = 3,464.42 × 1,214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.07x = 4,208,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,363.48/2,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.32

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