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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.68, 3,197.64 and 2,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.68, 3,197.64 and 2,151.01 is: 2,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.68 : 3,197.64 = 2,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.68/3,197.64 = 2,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.68x = 3,197.64 × 2,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.68x = 6,878,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,155.62/2,318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.41

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