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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.45, 3,476.43 and 1,342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.45, 3,476.43 and 1,342.64 is: 2,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.45 : 3,476.43 = 1,342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.45/3,476.43 = 1,342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.45x = 3,476.43 × 1,342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.45x = 4,667,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,593.98/2,315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.85

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