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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.58, 3,473.76 and 1,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.58, 3,473.76 and 1,017.96 is: 1,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.58 : 3,473.76 = 1,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.58/3,473.76 = 1,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.58x = 3,473.76 × 1,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.58x = 3,536,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,148.73/2,315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.11

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