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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.41, 3,283.82 and 1,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.41, 3,283.82 and 1,311.18 is: 1,967.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.41 : 3,283.82 = 1,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.41/3,283.82 = 1,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.41x = 3,283.82 × 1,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.41x = 4,305,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,679.11/2,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.49

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