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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.96, 3,471.14 and 1,064.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.96, 3,471.14 and 1,064.53 is: 1,596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.96 : 3,471.14 = 1,064.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.96/3,471.14 = 1,064.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.96x = 3,471.14 × 1,064.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.96x = 3,695,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,132.66/2,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.89

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