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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.43, 3,189.44 and 1,472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.43, 3,189.44 and 1,472.28 is: 2,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.43 : 3,189.44 = 1,472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.43/3,189.44 = 1,472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.43x = 3,189.44 × 1,472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.43x = 4,695,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,756.70/2,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.42

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