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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.67, 3,475.28 and 1,451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.67, 3,475.28 and 1,451.05 is: 2,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.67 : 3,475.28 = 1,451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.67/3,475.28 = 1,451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.67x = 3,475.28 × 1,451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.67x = 5,042,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,805.04/2,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.75

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