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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.95, 3,196.41 and 1,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.95, 3,196.41 and 1,372.27 is: 1,893.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.95 : 3,196.41 = 1,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.95/3,196.41 = 1,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.95x = 3,196.41 × 1,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.95x = 4,386,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,337.55/2,315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.97

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