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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.58, 3,184.28 and 1,312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.58, 3,184.28 and 1,312.87 is: 1,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.58 : 3,184.28 = 1,312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.58/3,184.28 = 1,312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.58x = 3,184.28 × 1,312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.58x = 4,180,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,523.20/2,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.65

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