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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.66, 3,195.33 and 1,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.66, 3,195.33 and 1,476.50 is: 2,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.66 : 3,195.33 = 1,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.66/3,195.33 = 1,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.66x = 3,195.33 × 1,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.66x = 4,717,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,888.77/2,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.50

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