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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.54, 3,465.38 and 1,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.54, 3,465.38 and 1,197.68 is: 1,797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.54 : 3,465.38 = 1,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.54/3,465.38 = 1,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.54x = 3,465.38 × 1,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.54x = 4,150,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,416.32/2,308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.85

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