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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.26, 3,464.70 and 1,442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.26, 3,464.70 and 1,442.56 is: 2,164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.26 : 3,464.70 = 1,442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.26/3,464.70 = 1,442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.26x = 3,464.70 × 1,442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.26x = 4,998,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,037.63/2,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.35

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