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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.32, 3,181.24 and 1,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.32, 3,181.24 and 1,310.68 is: 1,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.32 : 3,181.24 = 1,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.32/3,181.24 = 1,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.32x = 3,181.24 × 1,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.32x = 4,169,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,587.64/2,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.68

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