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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.64, 3,464.64 and 1,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.64, 3,464.64 and 1,159.20 is: 1,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.64 : 3,464.64 = 1,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.64/3,464.64 = 1,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.64x = 3,464.64 × 1,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.64x = 4,016,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,210.69/2,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.63

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