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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.66, 3,462.35 and 1,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.66, 3,462.35 and 1,269.10 is: 1,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.66 : 3,462.35 = 1,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.66/3,462.35 = 1,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.66x = 3,462.35 × 1,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.66x = 4,394,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,066.37/2,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.65

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