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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.56, 3,471.87 and 1,081.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.56, 3,471.87 and 1,081.06 is: 1,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.56 : 3,471.87 = 1,081.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.56/3,471.87 = 1,081.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.56x = 3,471.87 × 1,081.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.56x = 3,753,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,304.12/2,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.31

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