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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.56, 3,195.77 and 1,686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.56, 3,195.77 and 1,686.81 is: 2,327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.56 : 3,195.77 = 1,686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.56/3,195.77 = 1,686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.56x = 3,195.77 × 1,686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.56x = 5,390,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,656.79/2,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.01

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