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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.75, 3,194.68 and 1,750.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.75, 3,194.68 and 1,750.89 is: 2,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.75 : 3,194.68 = 1,750.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.75/3,194.68 = 1,750.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.75x = 3,194.68 × 1,750.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.75x = 5,593,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,532.70/2,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.39

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