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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.16, 3,463.34 and 1,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.16, 3,463.34 and 1,581.16 is: 2,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.16 : 3,463.34 = 1,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.16/3,463.34 = 1,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.16x = 3,463.34 × 1,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.16x = 5,476,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,094.67/2,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.44

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