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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.44, 3,182.62 and 1,311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.44, 3,182.62 and 1,311.50 is: 1,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.44 : 3,182.62 = 1,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.44/3,182.62 = 1,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.44x = 3,182.62 × 1,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.44x = 4,174,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,014.05/2,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.72

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