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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.97, 3,482.65 and 1,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.97, 3,482.65 and 1,541.51 is: 2,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.97 : 3,482.65 = 1,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.97/3,482.65 = 1,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.97x = 3,482.65 × 1,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.97x = 5,368,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368,514.68/2,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.05

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