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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.65, 3,462.94 and 2,017.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.65, 3,462.94 and 2,017.41 is: 3,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.65 : 3,462.94 = 2,017.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.65/3,462.94 = 2,017.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.65x = 3,462.94 × 2,017.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.65x = 6,986,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,169.79/2,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.47

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