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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.96, 3,469.16 and 1,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.96, 3,469.16 and 1,013.12 is: 1,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.96 : 3,469.16 = 1,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.96/3,469.16 = 1,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.96x = 3,469.16 × 1,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.96x = 3,514,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,675.38/2,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.21

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