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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.93, 3,188.01 and 1,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.93, 3,188.01 and 1,315.30 is: 1,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.93 : 3,188.01 = 1,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.93/3,188.01 = 1,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.93x = 3,188.01 × 1,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.93x = 4,193,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,189.55/2,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.29

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