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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.06, 3,474.09 and 1,968.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.06, 3,474.09 and 1,968.57 is: 2,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.06 : 3,474.09 = 1,968.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.06/3,474.09 = 1,968.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.06x = 3,474.09 × 1,968.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.06x = 6,838,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,989.35/2,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.86

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