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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.35, 3,195.44 and 1,653.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.35, 3,195.44 and 1,653.93 is: 2,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.35 : 3,195.44 = 1,653.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.35/3,195.44 = 1,653.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.35x = 3,195.44 × 1,653.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.35x = 5,285,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,025.81/2,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.63

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