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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.84, 3,181.98 and 1,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.84, 3,181.98 and 1,311.10 is: 1,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.84 : 3,181.98 = 1,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.84/3,181.98 = 1,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.84x = 3,181.98 × 1,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.84x = 4,171,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,893.98/2,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.27

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