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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.09, 3,469.31 and 1,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.09, 3,469.31 and 1,157.75 is: 1,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.09 : 3,469.31 = 1,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.09/3,469.31 = 1,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.09x = 3,469.31 × 1,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.09x = 4,016,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,593.65/2,312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.21

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