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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.97, 3,470.93 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.97, 3,470.93 and 1,082.96 is: 1,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.97 : 3,470.93 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.97/3,470.93 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.97x = 3,470.93 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.97x = 3,758,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,878.35/2,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.73

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