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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.96, 3,473.28 and 1,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.96, 3,473.28 and 1,161.36 is: 1,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.96 : 3,473.28 = 1,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.96/3,473.28 = 1,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.96x = 3,473.28 × 1,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.96x = 4,033,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,728.46/2,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.96

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