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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.38, 3,196.62 and 1,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.38, 3,196.62 and 1,384.88 is: 1,911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.38 : 3,196.62 = 1,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.38/3,196.62 = 1,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.38x = 3,196.62 × 1,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.38x = 4,426,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,919.12/2,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.14

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