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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.32, 3,195.54 and 2,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.32, 3,195.54 and 2,238.43 is: 3,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.32 : 3,195.54 = 2,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.32/3,195.54 = 2,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.32x = 3,195.54 × 2,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.32x = 7,152,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,992.60/2,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.42

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