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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.84, 3,183.71 and 1,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.84, 3,183.71 and 1,312.27 is: 1,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.84 : 3,183.71 = 1,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.84/3,183.71 = 1,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.84x = 3,183.71 × 1,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.84x = 4,177,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,864.64/2,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.08

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