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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.04, 3,467.44 and 1,078.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.04, 3,467.44 and 1,078.25 is: 1,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.04 : 3,467.44 = 1,078.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.04/3,467.44 = 1,078.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.04x = 3,467.44 × 1,078.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.04x = 3,738,747.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,747.15/2,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.08

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