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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.04, 3,465.38 and 1,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.04, 3,465.38 and 1,011.42 is: 1,517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.04 : 3,465.38 = 1,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.04/3,465.38 = 1,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.04x = 3,465.38 × 1,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.04x = 3,504,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,957.17/2,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.93

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