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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.92, 3,183.42 and 1,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.92, 3,183.42 and 1,312.44 is: 1,811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.92 : 3,183.42 = 1,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.92/3,183.42 = 1,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.92x = 3,183.42 × 1,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.92x = 4,178,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,047.74/2,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.09

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