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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.14, 3,186.07 and 1,713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.14, 3,186.07 and 1,713.01 is: 2,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.14 : 3,186.07 = 1,713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.14/3,186.07 = 1,713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.14x = 3,186.07 × 1,713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.14x = 5,457,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,775.20/2,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.55

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