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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.60, 3,196.67 and 1,321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.60, 3,196.67 and 1,321.92 is: 1,824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.60 : 3,196.67 = 1,321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.60/3,196.67 = 1,321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.60x = 3,196.67 × 1,321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.60x = 4,225,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,735.40/2,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.11

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