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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.04, 3,475.60 and 1,276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.04, 3,475.60 and 1,276.85 is: 1,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.04 : 3,475.60 = 1,276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.04/3,475.60 = 1,276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.04x = 3,475.60 × 1,276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.04x = 4,437,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,809.40/2,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.29

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