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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.88, 3,472.38 and 1,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.88, 3,472.38 and 1,219.56 is: 1,828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.88 : 3,472.38 = 1,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.88/3,472.38 = 1,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.88x = 3,472.38 × 1,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.88x = 4,234,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,775.75/2,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.58

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