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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.49, 3,469.14 and 1,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.49, 3,469.14 and 1,079.27 is: 1,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.49 : 3,469.14 = 1,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.49/3,469.14 = 1,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.49x = 3,469.14 × 1,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.49x = 3,744,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,121.38/2,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.09

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