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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.44, 3,462.60 and 1,212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.44, 3,462.60 and 1,212.56 is: 1,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.44 : 3,462.60 = 1,212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.44/3,462.60 = 1,212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.44x = 3,462.60 × 1,212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.44x = 4,198,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,610.26/2,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.23

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