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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.16, 3,472.36 and 1,587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.16, 3,472.36 and 1,587.16 is: 2,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.16 : 3,472.36 = 1,587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.16/3,472.36 = 1,587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.16x = 3,472.36 × 1,587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.16x = 5,511,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,190.90/2,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.45

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