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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.14, 3,283.02 and 1,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.14, 3,283.02 and 1,311.26 is: 1,967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.14 : 3,283.02 = 1,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.14/3,283.02 = 1,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.14x = 3,283.02 × 1,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.14x = 4,304,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,876.39/2,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.37

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