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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.36, 3,196.48 and 1,321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.36, 3,196.48 and 1,321.96 is: 1,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.36 : 3,196.48 = 1,321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.36/3,196.48 = 1,321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.36x = 3,196.48 × 1,321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.36x = 4,225,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,618.70/2,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.25

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