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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.57, 3,475.29 and 1,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.57, 3,475.29 and 1,000.70 is: 1,500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.57 : 3,475.29 = 1,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.57/3,475.29 = 1,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.57x = 3,475.29 × 1,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.57x = 3,477,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,705.33/2,317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.59

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