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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.94, 3,183.78 and 1,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.94, 3,183.78 and 1,312.01 is: 1,810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.94 : 3,183.78 = 1,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.94/3,183.78 = 1,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.94x = 3,183.78 × 1,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.94x = 4,177,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,151.20/2,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.69

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