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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.73, 3,471.95 and 1,275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.73, 3,471.95 and 1,275.18 is: 1,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.73 : 3,471.95 = 1,275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.73/3,471.95 = 1,275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.73x = 3,471.95 × 1,275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.73x = 4,427,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,361.20/2,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.04

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