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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.85, 3,461.59 and 1,076.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.85, 3,461.59 and 1,076.55 is: 1,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.85 : 3,461.59 = 1,076.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.85/3,461.59 = 1,076.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.85x = 3,461.59 × 1,076.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.85x = 3,726,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,574.71/2,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.64

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