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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305, 3,181 and 1,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305, 3,181 and 1,310.28 is: 1,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305 : 3,181 = 1,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305/3,181 = 1,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305x = 3,181 × 1,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305x = 4,168,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,000.68/2,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.24

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