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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.54, 3,187.30 and 1,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.54, 3,187.30 and 1,365.88 is: 1,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.54 : 3,187.30 = 1,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.54/3,187.30 = 1,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.54x = 3,187.30 × 1,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.54x = 4,353,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,469.32/2,309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.99

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