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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.79, 3,183.38 and 1,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.79, 3,183.38 and 1,312.14 is: 1,810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.79 : 3,183.38 = 1,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.79/3,183.38 = 1,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.79x = 3,183.38 × 1,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.79x = 4,177,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,028.99/2,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.75

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