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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.19, 3,467.04 and 1,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.19, 3,467.04 and 1,012.14 is: 1,517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.19 : 3,467.04 = 1,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.19/3,467.04 = 1,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.19x = 3,467.04 × 1,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.19x = 3,509,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,129.87/2,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.67

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