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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.14, 3,197.31 and 1,610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.14, 3,197.31 and 1,610.37 is: 2,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.14 : 3,197.31 = 1,610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.14/3,197.31 = 1,610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.14x = 3,197.31 × 1,610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.14x = 5,148,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,852.10/2,316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.03

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