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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.52, 3,482.31 and 1,859.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.52, 3,482.31 and 1,859.31 is: 2,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.52 : 3,482.31 = 1,859.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.52/3,482.31 = 1,859.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.52x = 3,482.31 × 1,859.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.52x = 6,474,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,693.81/2,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.01

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