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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.76, 3,476.92 and 1,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.76, 3,476.92 and 1,019.08 is: 1,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.76 : 3,476.92 = 1,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.76/3,476.92 = 1,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.76x = 3,476.92 × 1,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.76x = 3,543,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,259.63/2,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.74

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