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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.60, 3,462.90 and 1,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.60, 3,462.90 and 1,487.80 is: 2,231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.60 : 3,462.90 = 1,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.60/3,462.90 = 1,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.60x = 3,462.90 × 1,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.60x = 5,152,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,102.62/2,308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.70

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