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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.30, 3,462.21 and 1,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.30, 3,462.21 and 1,011.06 is: 1,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.30 : 3,462.21 = 1,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.30/3,462.21 = 1,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.30x = 3,462.21 × 1,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.30x = 3,500,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,502.04/2,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.17

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