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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.41, 3,183.99 and 1,312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.41, 3,183.99 and 1,312.82 is: 1,811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.41 : 3,183.99 = 1,312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.41/3,183.99 = 1,312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.41x = 3,183.99 × 1,312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.41x = 4,180,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,005.75/2,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.56

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