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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.12, 3,181.96 and 2,271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.12, 3,181.96 and 2,271.38 is: 3,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.12 : 3,181.96 = 2,271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.12/3,181.96 = 2,271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.12x = 3,181.96 × 2,271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.12x = 7,227,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,440.30/2,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.39

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