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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.81, 3,469.46 and 1,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.81, 3,469.46 and 1,141.25 is: 1,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.81 : 3,469.46 = 1,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.81/3,469.46 = 1,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.81x = 3,469.46 × 1,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.81x = 3,959,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,498.17/2,313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.25

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