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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.08, 3,194.70 and 1,529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.08, 3,194.70 and 1,529.88 is: 2,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.08 : 3,194.70 = 1,529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.08/3,194.70 = 1,529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.08x = 3,194.70 × 1,529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.08x = 4,887,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,507.64/2,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.34

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