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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.92, 3,475.76 and 1,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.92, 3,475.76 and 1,220.96 is: 1,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.92 : 3,475.76 = 1,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.92/3,475.76 = 1,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.92x = 3,475.76 × 1,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.92x = 4,243,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,763.93/2,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.43

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