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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.34, 3,410.37 and 1,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.34, 3,410.37 and 1,581.54 is: 2,369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.34 : 3,410.37 = 1,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.34/3,410.37 = 1,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.34x = 3,410.37 × 1,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.34x = 5,393,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,636.57/2,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.43

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