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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.52, 3,466.06 and 1,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.52, 3,466.06 and 1,011.88 is: 1,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.52 : 3,466.06 = 1,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.52/3,466.06 = 1,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.52x = 3,466.06 × 1,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.52x = 3,507,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,236.79/2,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.60

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