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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.71, 3,466.13 and 1,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.71, 3,466.13 and 1,077.24 is: 1,616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.71 : 3,466.13 = 1,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.71/3,466.13 = 1,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.71x = 3,466.13 × 1,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.71x = 3,733,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,853.88/2,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.59

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