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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.89, 3,466.35 and 1,078.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.89, 3,466.35 and 1,078.13 is: 1,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.89 : 3,466.35 = 1,078.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.89/3,466.35 = 1,078.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.89x = 3,466.35 × 1,078.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.89x = 3,737,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,158.59/2,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.20

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