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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.17, 3,182.52 and 1,311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.17, 3,182.52 and 1,311.22 is: 1,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.17 : 3,182.52 = 1,311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.17/3,182.52 = 1,311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.17x = 3,182.52 × 1,311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.17x = 4,172,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,983.87/2,306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.49

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