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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.97, 3,465.48 and 1,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.97, 3,465.48 and 1,581.32 is: 2,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.97 : 3,465.48 = 1,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.97/3,465.48 = 1,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.97x = 3,465.48 × 1,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.97x = 5,480,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,047.43/2,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.25

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