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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.40, 3,458.40 and 1,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.40, 3,458.40 and 1,331.60 is: 1,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.40 : 3,458.40 = 1,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.40/3,458.40 = 1,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.40x = 3,458.40 × 1,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.40x = 4,605,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,205.44/2,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.98

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