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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.41, 3,470.19 and 1,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.41, 3,470.19 and 1,082.08 is: 1,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.41 : 3,470.19 = 1,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.41/3,470.19 = 1,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.41x = 3,470.19 × 1,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.41x = 3,755,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,023.20/2,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.45

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