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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.62, 3,474.60 and 1,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.62, 3,474.60 and 1,771.30 is: 2,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.62 : 3,474.60 = 1,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.62/3,474.60 = 1,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.62x = 3,474.60 × 1,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.62x = 6,154,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,558.98/2,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.84

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