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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.17, 3,477.71 and 2,281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.17, 3,477.71 and 2,281.57 is: 3,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.17 : 3,477.71 = 2,281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.17/3,477.71 = 2,281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.17x = 3,477.71 × 2,281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.17x = 7,934,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,631.54/2,316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.76

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