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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.99, 3,473.93 and 1,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.99, 3,473.93 and 1,277.49 is: 1,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.99 : 3,473.93 = 1,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.99/3,473.93 = 1,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.99x = 3,473.93 × 1,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.99x = 4,437,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,910.84/2,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.38

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