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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.38, 3,175.16 and 2,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.38, 3,175.16 and 2,285.24 is: 3,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.38 : 3,175.16 = 2,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.38/3,175.16 = 2,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.38x = 3,175.16 × 2,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.38x = 7,255,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,975.34/2,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.47

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