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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.52, 3,193.59 and 1,815.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.52, 3,193.59 and 1,815.94 is: 2,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.52 : 3,193.59 = 1,815.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.52/3,193.59 = 1,815.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.52x = 3,193.59 × 1,815.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.52x = 5,799,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,367.82/2,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.48

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