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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.10, 3,473.52 and 1,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.10, 3,473.52 and 1,017.26 is: 1,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.10 : 3,473.52 = 1,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.10/3,473.52 = 1,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.10x = 3,473.52 × 1,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.10x = 3,533,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,472.96/2,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.61

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