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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.94, 3,471.33 and 1,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.94, 3,471.33 and 1,341.32 is: 2,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.94 : 3,471.33 = 1,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.94/3,471.33 = 1,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.94x = 3,471.33 × 1,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.94x = 4,656,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,164.36/2,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.35

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