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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.01, 3,475.51 and 1,019.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.01, 3,475.51 and 1,019.39 is: 1,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.01 : 3,475.51 = 1,019.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.01/3,475.51 = 1,019.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.01x = 3,475.51 × 1,019.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.01x = 3,542,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,880.21/2,317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.08

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