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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.17, 3,231.63 and 1,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.17, 3,231.63 and 1,504.17 is: 2,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.17 : 3,231.63 = 1,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.17/3,231.63 = 1,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.17x = 3,231.63 × 1,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.17x = 4,860,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,920.90/2,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.28

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