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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.80, 3,460.80 and 1,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.80, 3,460.80 and 1,151.04 is: 1,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.80 : 3,460.80 = 1,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.80/3,460.80 = 1,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.80x = 3,460.80 × 1,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.80x = 3,983,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,519.23/2,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.36

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