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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.38, 3,181.52 and 1,310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.38, 3,181.52 and 1,310.83 is: 1,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.38 : 3,181.52 = 1,310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.38/3,181.52 = 1,310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.38x = 3,181.52 × 1,310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.38x = 4,170,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,431.86/2,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.00

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