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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.17, 3,461.04 and 1,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.17, 3,461.04 and 1,008.12 is: 1,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.17 : 3,461.04 = 1,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.17/3,461.04 = 1,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.17x = 3,461.04 × 1,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.17x = 3,489,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,143.64/2,308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.65

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