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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.78, 3,184.78 and 1,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.78, 3,184.78 and 1,313.08 is: 1,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.78 : 3,184.78 = 1,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.78/3,184.78 = 1,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.78x = 3,184.78 × 1,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.78x = 4,181,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,870.92/2,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.08

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