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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.31, 3,182.87 and 1,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.31, 3,182.87 and 1,311.66 is: 1,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.31 : 3,182.87 = 1,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.31/3,182.87 = 1,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.31x = 3,182.87 × 1,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.31x = 4,174,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,843.26/2,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.18

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