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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.39, 3,467.34 and 1,581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.39, 3,467.34 and 1,581.39 is: 2,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.39 : 3,467.34 = 1,581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.39/3,467.34 = 1,581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.39x = 3,467.34 × 1,581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.39x = 5,483,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483,216.80/2,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.29

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