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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.68, 3,472.32 and 1,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.68, 3,472.32 and 1,328.32 is: 1,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.68 : 3,472.32 = 1,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.68/3,472.32 = 1,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.68x = 3,472.32 × 1,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.68x = 4,612,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,352.10/2,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.79

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