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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.89, 3,464.34 and 1,077.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.89, 3,464.34 and 1,077.85 is: 1,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.89 : 3,464.34 = 1,077.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.89/3,464.34 = 1,077.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.89x = 3,464.34 × 1,077.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.89x = 3,734,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,038.87/2,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.15

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