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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.55, 3,185.79 and 1,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.55, 3,185.79 and 1,313.90 is: 1,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.55 : 3,185.79 = 1,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.55/3,185.79 = 1,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.55x = 3,185.79 × 1,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.55x = 4,185,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,793.55/2,308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.17

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