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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.64, 3,468.96 and 1,154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.64, 3,468.96 and 1,154.88 is: 1,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.64 : 3,468.96 = 1,154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.64/3,468.96 = 1,154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.64x = 3,468.96 × 1,154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.64x = 4,006,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,232.52/2,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.32

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