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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.63, 4,845.44 and 2,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.63, 4,845.44 and 2,316.39 is: 3,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.63 : 4,845.44 = 2,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.63/4,845.44 = 2,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.63x = 4,845.44 × 2,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.63x = 11,223,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,223,934.55/3,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.31

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