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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.48, 3,462.90 and 2,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.48, 3,462.90 and 2,057.15 is: 3,076.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.48 : 3,462.90 = 2,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.48/3,462.90 = 2,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.48x = 3,462.90 × 2,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.48x = 7,123,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,687.42/2,315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.56

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