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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.28, 3,466.50 and 1,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.28, 3,466.50 and 1,337.20 is: 2,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.28 : 3,466.50 = 1,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.28/3,466.50 = 1,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.28x = 3,466.50 × 1,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.28x = 4,635,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,403.80/2,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.43

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