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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.07, 3,473.01 and 1,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.07, 3,473.01 and 1,017.45 is: 1,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.07 : 3,473.01 = 1,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.07/3,473.01 = 1,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.07x = 3,473.01 × 1,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.07x = 3,533,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,614.02/2,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.35

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