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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.70, 3,194.40 and 1,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.70, 3,194.40 and 1,756.44 is: 2,422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.70 : 3,194.40 = 1,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.70/3,194.40 = 1,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.70x = 3,194.40 × 1,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.70x = 5,610,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,771.94/2,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.93

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