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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.16, 3,347.58 and 1,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.16, 3,347.58 and 1,306.56 is: 1,960.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.16 : 3,347.58 = 1,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.16/3,347.58 = 1,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.16x = 3,347.58 × 1,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.16x = 4,373,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,814.12/2,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.33

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