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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.35, 3,467.26 and 1,582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.35, 3,467.26 and 1,582.75 is: 2,373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.35 : 3,467.26 = 1,582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.35/3,467.26 = 1,582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.35x = 3,467.26 × 1,582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.35x = 5,487,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,805.77/2,312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.26

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