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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.88, 3,466.28 and 1,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.88, 3,466.28 and 1,077.60 is: 1,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.88 : 3,466.28 = 1,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.88/3,466.28 = 1,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.88x = 3,466.28 × 1,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.88x = 3,735,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,263.33/2,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.38

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