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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.44, 3,473.52 and 1,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.44, 3,473.52 and 1,016.20 is: 1,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.44 : 3,473.52 = 1,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.44/3,473.52 = 1,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.44x = 3,473.52 × 1,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.44x = 3,529,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,791.02/2,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.46

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