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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.30, 3,460.71 and 1,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.30, 3,460.71 and 1,010.06 is: 1,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.30 : 3,460.71 = 1,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.30/3,460.71 = 1,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.30x = 3,460.71 × 1,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.30x = 3,495,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,524.74/2,309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.67

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