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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.35, 3,030.19 and 1,311.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.35, 3,030.19 and 1,311.83 is: 1,809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.35 : 3,030.19 = 1,311.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.35/3,030.19 = 1,311.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.35x = 3,030.19 × 1,311.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.35x = 3,975,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,075.72/2,196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.86

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