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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.07, 3,196.26 and 1,785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.07, 3,196.26 and 1,785.06 is: 2,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.07 : 3,196.26 = 1,785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.07/3,196.26 = 1,785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.07x = 3,196.26 × 1,785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.07x = 5,705,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,515.88/2,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.51

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