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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.65, 3,469.88 and 1,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.65, 3,469.88 and 1,013.21 is: 1,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.65 : 3,469.88 = 1,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.65/3,469.88 = 1,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.65x = 3,469.88 × 1,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.65x = 3,515,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,702.30/2,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.21

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