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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.36, 3,469.46 and 1,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.36, 3,469.46 and 1,012.92 is: 1,519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.36 : 3,469.46 = 1,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.36/3,469.46 = 1,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.36x = 3,469.46 × 1,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.36x = 3,514,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,289.71/2,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.78

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