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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.32, 3,467.85 and 1,078.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.32, 3,467.85 and 1,078.51 is: 1,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.32 : 3,467.85 = 1,078.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.32/3,467.85 = 1,078.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.32x = 3,467.85 × 1,078.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.32x = 3,740,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,110.90/2,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.47

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