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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.94, 4,352.76 and 2,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.94, 4,352.76 and 2,316.27 is: 3,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.94 : 4,352.76 = 2,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.94/4,352.76 = 2,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.94x = 4,352.76 × 2,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.94x = 10,082,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082,167.41/3,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.66

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