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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.47, 3,475.28 and 1,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.47, 3,475.28 and 1,344.26 is: 2,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.47 : 3,475.28 = 1,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.47/3,475.28 = 1,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.47x = 3,475.28 × 1,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.47x = 4,671,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,655.80/2,317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.84

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