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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.72, 3,466.01 and 1,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.72, 3,466.01 and 1,012.20 is: 1,518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.72 : 3,466.01 = 1,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.72/3,466.01 = 1,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.72x = 3,466.01 × 1,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.72x = 3,508,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,295.32/2,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.27

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