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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.26, 3,461.58 and 1,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.26, 3,461.58 and 1,075.44 is: 1,612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.26 : 3,461.58 = 1,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.26/3,461.58 = 1,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.26x = 3,461.58 × 1,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.26x = 3,722,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,721.60/2,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.78

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