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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.57, 3,472.27 and 1,341.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.57, 3,472.27 and 1,341.95 is: 2,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.57 : 3,472.27 = 1,341.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.57/3,472.27 = 1,341.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.57x = 3,472.27 × 1,341.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.57x = 4,659,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,592.01/2,315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.29

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