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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.48, 3,462.72 and 1,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.48, 3,462.72 and 1,213.90 is: 1,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.48 : 3,462.72 = 1,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.48/3,462.72 = 1,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.48x = 3,462.72 × 1,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.48x = 4,203,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,395.81/2,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.85

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