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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.46, 3,462.72 and 1,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.46, 3,462.72 and 1,075.52 is: 1,613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.46 : 3,462.72 = 1,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.46/3,462.72 = 1,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.46x = 3,462.72 × 1,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.46x = 3,724,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,224.61/2,308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.29

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