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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.67, 3,469.32 and 1,142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.67, 3,469.32 and 1,142.75 is: 1,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.67 : 3,469.32 = 1,142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.67/3,469.32 = 1,142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.67x = 3,469.32 × 1,142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.67x = 3,964,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,548.08/2,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.27

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