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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.76, 3,468.72 and 1,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.76, 3,468.72 and 1,080.52 is: 1,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.76 : 3,468.72 = 1,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.76/3,468.72 = 1,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.76x = 3,468.72 × 1,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.76x = 3,748,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,021.33/2,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.88

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