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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.36, 3,462.72 and 1,157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.36, 3,462.72 and 1,157.92 is: 1,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.36 : 3,462.72 = 1,157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.36/3,462.72 = 1,157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.36x = 3,462.72 × 1,157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.36x = 4,009,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,552.74/2,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.72

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