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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.34, 3,467.16 and 1,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.34, 3,467.16 and 1,012.38 is: 1,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.34 : 3,467.16 = 1,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.34/3,467.16 = 1,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.34x = 3,467.16 × 1,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.34x = 3,510,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,083.44/2,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.98

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