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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.04, 3,470.34 and 1,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.04, 3,470.34 and 1,081.80 is: 1,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.04 : 3,470.34 = 1,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.04/3,470.34 = 1,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.04x = 3,470.34 × 1,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.04x = 3,754,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,213.81/2,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.66

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