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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.89, 3,185.07 and 1,313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.89, 3,185.07 and 1,313.21 is: 1,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.89 : 3,185.07 = 1,313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.89/3,185.07 = 1,313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.89x = 3,185.07 × 1,313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.89x = 4,182,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,665.77/2,307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.33

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