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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.52, 3,195.96 and 2,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.52, 3,195.96 and 2,147.84 is: 2,961.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.52 : 3,195.96 = 2,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.52/3,195.96 = 2,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.52x = 3,195.96 × 2,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.52x = 6,864,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864,410.73/2,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.96

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