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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.22, 3,472.58 and 1,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.22, 3,472.58 and 1,081.70 is: 1,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.22 : 3,472.58 = 1,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.22/3,472.58 = 1,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.22x = 3,472.58 × 1,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.22x = 3,756,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,289.79/2,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.03

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