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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.70, 3,136.35 and 1,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.70, 3,136.35 and 1,311.30 is: 1,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.70 : 3,136.35 = 1,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.70/3,136.35 = 1,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.70x = 3,136.35 × 1,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.70x = 4,112,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,695.76/2,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.32

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