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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.16, 3,534.40 and 1,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.16, 3,534.40 and 1,316.16 is: 1,974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.16 : 3,534.40 = 1,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.16/3,534.40 = 1,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.16x = 3,534.40 × 1,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.16x = 4,651,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,835.90/2,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.33

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