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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.74, 4,350.61 and 2,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.74, 4,350.61 and 2,316.96 is: 3,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.74 : 4,350.61 = 2,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.74/4,350.61 = 2,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.74x = 4,350.61 × 2,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.74x = 10,080,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080,189.35/3,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.28

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