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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.44, 3,472.08 and 1,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.44, 3,472.08 and 1,341.82 is: 2,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.44 : 3,472.08 = 1,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.44/3,472.08 = 1,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.44x = 3,472.08 × 1,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.44x = 4,658,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,906.39/2,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.10

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