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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.45, 3,192.03 and 2,048.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.45, 3,192.03 and 2,048.83 is: 2,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.45 : 3,192.03 = 2,048.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.45/3,192.03 = 2,048.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.45x = 3,192.03 × 2,048.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.45x = 6,539,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,926.82/2,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.25

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