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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.62, 3,192.76 and 1,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.62, 3,192.76 and 1,608.07 is: 2,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.62 : 3,192.76 = 1,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.62/3,192.76 = 1,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.62x = 3,192.76 × 1,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.62x = 5,134,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,181.57/2,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.20

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