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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.15, 3,095.52 and 1,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.15, 3,095.52 and 1,311.65 is: 1,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.15 : 3,095.52 = 1,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.15/3,095.52 = 1,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.15x = 3,095.52 × 1,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.15x = 4,060,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,238.81/2,243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.06

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