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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.74, 3,197.07 and 1,432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.74, 3,197.07 and 1,432.62 is: 1,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.74 : 3,197.07 = 1,432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.74/3,197.07 = 1,432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.74x = 3,197.07 × 1,432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.74x = 4,580,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,186.42/2,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.00

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