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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.56, 3,196.38 and 1,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.56, 3,196.38 and 1,529.32 is: 2,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.56 : 3,196.38 = 1,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.56/3,196.38 = 1,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.56x = 3,196.38 × 1,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.56x = 4,888,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,287.86/2,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.06

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