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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.20, 3,463.49 and 1,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.20, 3,463.49 and 1,075.24 is: 1,613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.20 : 3,463.49 = 1,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.20/3,463.49 = 1,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.20x = 3,463.49 × 1,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.20x = 3,724,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,082.99/2,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.41

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