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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.66, 3,196.56 and 1,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.66, 3,196.56 and 1,475.88 is: 2,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.66 : 3,196.56 = 1,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.66/3,196.56 = 1,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.66x = 3,196.56 × 1,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.66x = 4,717,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,738.97/2,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.44

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