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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.19, 3,470.31 and 1,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.19, 3,470.31 and 1,217.34 is: 1,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.19 : 3,470.31 = 1,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.19/3,470.31 = 1,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.19x = 3,470.31 × 1,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.19x = 4,224,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,547.18/2,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.08

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