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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.64, 3,471 and 1,082.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.64, 3,471 and 1,082.01 is: 1,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.64 : 3,471 = 1,082.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.64/3,471 = 1,082.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.64x = 3,471 × 1,082.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.64x = 3,755,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,656.71/2,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.87

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