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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.08, 3,475.80 and 1,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.08, 3,475.80 and 1,341.20 is: 2,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.08 : 3,475.80 = 1,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.08/3,475.80 = 1,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.08x = 3,475.80 × 1,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.08x = 4,661,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,742.96/2,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.77

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