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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.44, 3,185.64 and 1,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.44, 3,185.64 and 1,313.74 is: 1,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.44 : 3,185.64 = 1,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.44/3,185.64 = 1,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.44x = 3,185.64 × 1,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.44x = 4,185,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,102.69/2,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.96

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