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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.16, 3,467.28 and 1,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.16, 3,467.28 and 1,014.48 is: 1,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.16 : 3,467.28 = 1,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.16/3,467.28 = 1,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.16x = 3,467.28 × 1,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.16x = 3,517,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,486.21/2,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.30

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