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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.50, 3,471.24 and 1,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.50, 3,471.24 and 1,081.26 is: 1,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.50 : 3,471.24 = 1,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.50/3,471.24 = 1,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.50x = 3,471.24 × 1,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.50x = 3,753,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,312.96/2,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.65

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