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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.92, 3,196.08 and 1,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.92, 3,196.08 and 1,321.28 is: 1,823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.92 : 3,196.08 = 1,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.92/3,196.08 = 1,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.92x = 3,196.08 × 1,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.92x = 4,222,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,916.58/2,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.43

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