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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.06, 3,479.40 and 1,541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.06, 3,479.40 and 1,541.30 is: 2,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.06 : 3,479.40 = 1,541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.06/3,479.40 = 1,541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.06x = 3,479.40 × 1,541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.06x = 5,362,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362,799.22/2,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.50

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