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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.50, 3,464.73 and 1,432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.50, 3,464.73 and 1,432.97 is: 2,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.50 : 3,464.73 = 1,432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.50/3,464.73 = 1,432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.50x = 3,464.73 × 1,432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.50x = 4,964,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,859.00/2,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.82

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