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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.23, 3,199.05 and 1,532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.23, 3,199.05 and 1,532.64 is: 2,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.23 : 3,199.05 = 1,532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.23/3,199.05 = 1,532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.23x = 3,199.05 × 1,532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.23x = 4,902,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,991.99/2,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.88

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