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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.40, 3,460.96 and 1,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.40, 3,460.96 and 1,076.16 is: 1,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.40 : 3,460.96 = 1,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.40/3,460.96 = 1,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.40x = 3,460.96 × 1,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.40x = 3,724,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,546.71/2,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.08

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