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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.45, 3,468.67 and 1,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.45, 3,468.67 and 1,079.18 is: 1,618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.45 : 3,468.67 = 1,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.45/3,468.67 = 1,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.45x = 3,468.67 × 1,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.45x = 3,743,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,299.25/2,312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.76

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