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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.76, 3,176.60 and 2,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.76, 3,176.60 and 2,287.60 is: 3,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.76 : 3,176.60 = 2,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.76/3,176.60 = 2,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.76x = 3,176.60 × 2,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.76x = 7,266,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,790.16/2,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.62

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