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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.32, 3,181.55 and 1,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.32, 3,181.55 and 1,310.91 is: 1,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.32 : 3,181.55 = 1,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.32/3,181.55 = 1,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.32x = 3,181.55 × 1,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.32x = 4,170,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,725.71/2,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.17

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