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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.79, 3,184.72 and 1,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.79, 3,184.72 and 1,313.06 is: 1,812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.79 : 3,184.72 = 1,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.79/3,184.72 = 1,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.79x = 3,184.72 × 1,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.79x = 4,181,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,727.15/2,307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.00

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