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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.76, 3,192.32 and 1,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.76, 3,192.32 and 1,382.08 is: 1,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.76 : 3,192.32 = 1,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.76/3,192.32 = 1,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.76x = 3,192.32 × 1,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.76x = 4,412,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,041.63/2,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.87

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