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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.09, 3,474.29 and 1,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.09, 3,474.29 and 1,017.56 is: 1,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.09 : 3,474.29 = 1,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.09/3,474.29 = 1,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.09x = 3,474.29 × 1,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.09x = 3,535,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,309.76/2,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.41

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