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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.56, 3,472.30 and 1,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.56, 3,472.30 and 1,016.03 is: 1,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.56 : 3,472.30 = 1,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.56/3,472.30 = 1,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.56x = 3,472.30 × 1,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.56x = 3,527,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,960.97/2,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.25

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