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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.12, 3,475.20 and 1,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.12, 3,475.20 and 1,344.64 is: 2,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.12 : 3,475.20 = 1,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.12/3,475.20 = 1,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.12x = 3,475.20 × 1,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.12x = 4,672,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,892.93/2,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.68

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