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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.55, 3,477.95 and 1,019.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.55, 3,477.95 and 1,019.93 is: 1,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.55 : 3,477.95 = 1,019.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.55/3,477.95 = 1,019.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.55x = 3,477.95 × 1,019.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.55x = 3,547,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,265.54/2,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.61

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