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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.39, 3,184.38 and 1,312.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.39, 3,184.38 and 1,312.71 is: 1,811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.39 : 3,184.38 = 1,312.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.39/3,184.38 = 1,312.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.39x = 3,184.38 × 1,312.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.39x = 4,180,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,167.47/2,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.64

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