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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.60, 3,464.64 and 1,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.60, 3,464.64 and 1,581 is: 2,370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.60 : 3,464.64 = 1,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.60/3,464.64 = 1,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.60x = 3,464.64 × 1,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.60x = 5,477,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,477,595.84/2,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.64

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