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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.46, 3,467.52 and 1,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.46, 3,467.52 and 1,214.10 is: 1,820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.46 : 3,467.52 = 1,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.46/3,467.52 = 1,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.46x = 3,467.52 × 1,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.46x = 4,209,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,916.03/2,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.54

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