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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.41, 3,476.12 and 1,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.41, 3,476.12 and 1,342.88 is: 2,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.41 : 3,476.12 = 1,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.41/3,476.12 = 1,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.41x = 3,476.12 × 1,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.41x = 4,668,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,000.97/2,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.32

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