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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.96, 3,198 and 1,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.96, 3,198 and 1,432.44 is: 1,977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.96 : 3,198 = 1,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.96/3,198 = 1,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.96x = 3,198 × 1,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.96x = 4,580,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,943.12/2,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.14

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