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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.44, 3,467.52 and 1,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.44, 3,467.52 and 1,061.76 is: 1,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.44 : 3,467.52 = 1,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.44/3,467.52 = 1,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.44x = 3,467.52 × 1,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.44x = 3,681,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,674.04/2,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.81

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