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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.45, 3,461.79 and 1,075.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.45, 3,461.79 and 1,075.85 is: 1,612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.45 : 3,461.79 = 1,075.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.45/3,461.79 = 1,075.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.45x = 3,461.79 × 1,075.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.45x = 3,724,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,366.77/2,309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.66

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