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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.55, 3,184.23 and 1,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.55, 3,184.23 and 1,312.60 is: 1,811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.55 : 3,184.23 = 1,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.55/3,184.23 = 1,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.55x = 3,184.23 × 1,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.55x = 4,179,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,620.30/2,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.28

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