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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.32, 3,195.83 and 1,432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.32, 3,195.83 and 1,432.41 is: 1,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.32 : 3,195.83 = 1,432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.32/3,195.83 = 1,432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.32x = 3,195.83 × 1,432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.32x = 4,577,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,735.41/2,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.30

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