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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.79, 3,473.08 and 1,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.79, 3,473.08 and 1,081.96 is: 1,622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.79 : 3,473.08 = 1,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.79/3,473.08 = 1,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.79x = 3,473.08 × 1,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.79x = 3,757,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,722.25/2,315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.65

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