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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.16, 3,195.36 and 1,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.16, 3,195.36 and 1,431.36 is: 1,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.16 : 3,195.36 = 1,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.16/3,195.36 = 1,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.16x = 3,195.36 × 1,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.16x = 4,573,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,710.49/2,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.55

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