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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.18, 3,468.78 and 1,142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.18, 3,468.78 and 1,142.46 is: 1,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.18 : 3,468.78 = 1,142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.18/3,468.78 = 1,142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.18x = 3,468.78 × 1,142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.18x = 3,962,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,942.40/2,313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.20

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