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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.20, 3,464.60 and 1,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.20, 3,464.60 and 1,214.87 is: 1,823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.20 : 3,464.60 = 1,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.20/3,464.60 = 1,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.20x = 3,464.60 × 1,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.20x = 4,209,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,021.28/2,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.51

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