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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.28, 3,196.38 and 1,384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.28, 3,196.38 and 1,384.84 is: 1,911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.28 : 3,196.38 = 1,384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.28/3,196.38 = 1,384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.28x = 3,196.38 × 1,384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.28x = 4,426,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,474.88/2,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.03

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