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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.60, 3,464.58 and 1,140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.60, 3,464.58 and 1,140.23 is: 1,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.60 : 3,464.58 = 1,140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.60/3,464.58 = 1,140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.60x = 3,464.58 × 1,140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.60x = 3,950,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,418.05/2,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.43

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