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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.36, 3,473.52 and 1,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.36, 3,473.52 and 1,160.32 is: 1,739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.36 : 3,473.52 = 1,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.36/3,473.52 = 1,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.36x = 3,473.52 × 1,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.36x = 4,030,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,394.73/2,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.22

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