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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.44, 3,473.75 and 1,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.44, 3,473.75 and 1,017 is: 1,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.44 : 3,473.75 = 1,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.44/3,473.75 = 1,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.44x = 3,473.75 × 1,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.44x = 3,532,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,806.29/2,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.10

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