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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.30, 3,472.12 and 1,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.30, 3,472.12 and 1,495.14 is: 2,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.30 : 3,472.12 = 1,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.30/3,472.12 = 1,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.30x = 3,472.12 × 1,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.30x = 5,191,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,305.50/2,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.21

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