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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.70, 3,473.55 and 1,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.70, 3,473.55 and 1,161.18 is: 1,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.70 : 3,473.55 = 1,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.70/3,473.55 = 1,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.70x = 3,473.55 × 1,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.70x = 4,033,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,416.79/2,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.77

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