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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.27, 3,182.15 and 1,311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.27, 3,182.15 and 1,311.32 is: 1,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.27 : 3,182.15 = 1,311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.27/3,182.15 = 1,311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.27x = 3,182.15 × 1,311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.27x = 4,172,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,828.17/2,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.34

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