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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.60, 3,472.02 and 1,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.60, 3,472.02 and 1,145.34 is: 1,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.60 : 3,472.02 = 1,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.60/3,472.02 = 1,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.60x = 3,472.02 × 1,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.60x = 3,976,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,643.39/2,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.59

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