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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.68, 3,473.70 and 1,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.68, 3,473.70 and 1,341.88 is: 2,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.68 : 3,473.70 = 1,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.68/3,473.70 = 1,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.68x = 3,473.70 × 1,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.68x = 4,661,288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,288.56/2,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.92

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