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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.98, 3,185.04 and 1,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.98, 3,185.04 and 1,313.28 is: 1,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.98 : 3,185.04 = 1,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.98/3,185.04 = 1,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.98x = 3,185.04 × 1,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.98x = 4,182,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,846.87/2,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.34

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