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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.69, 3,195.95 and 1,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.69, 3,195.95 and 1,321.32 is: 1,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.69 : 3,195.95 = 1,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.69/3,195.95 = 1,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.69x = 3,195.95 × 1,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.69x = 4,222,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,866.05/2,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.59

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