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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.22, 3,468.25 and 1,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.22, 3,468.25 and 1,013.70 is: 1,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.22 : 3,468.25 = 1,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.22/3,468.25 = 1,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.22x = 3,468.25 × 1,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.22x = 3,515,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,765.03/2,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.51

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