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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.48, 3,189.76 and 1,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.48, 3,189.76 and 1,812.48 is: 2,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.48 : 3,189.76 = 1,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.48/3,189.76 = 1,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.48x = 3,189.76 × 1,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.48x = 5,781,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,376.20/2,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.41

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