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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.68, 3,462.96 and 1,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.68, 3,462.96 and 1,010.16 is: 1,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.68 : 3,462.96 = 1,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.68/3,462.96 = 1,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.68x = 3,462.96 × 1,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.68x = 3,498,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,143.67/2,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.21

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