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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.56, 3,474.81 and 1,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.56, 3,474.81 and 1,017.11 is: 1,525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.56 : 3,474.81 = 1,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.56/3,474.81 = 1,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.56x = 3,474.81 × 1,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.56x = 3,534,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,246.63/2,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.65

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