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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.89, 3,462.91 and 1,076.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.89, 3,462.91 and 1,076.67 is: 1,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.89 : 3,462.91 = 1,076.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.89/3,462.91 = 1,076.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.89x = 3,462.91 × 1,076.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.89x = 3,728,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,411.31/2,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.11

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