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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.20, 3,476.60 and 1,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.20, 3,476.60 and 1,019.60 is: 1,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.20 : 3,476.60 = 1,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.20/3,476.60 = 1,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.20x = 3,476.60 × 1,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.20x = 3,544,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,741.36/2,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.75

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