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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.34, 3,470.20 and 1,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.34, 3,470.20 and 1,014.50 is: 1,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.34 : 3,470.20 = 1,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.34/3,470.20 = 1,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.34x = 3,470.20 × 1,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.34x = 3,520,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,517.90/2,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.83

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