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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.99, 3,188.03 and 1,315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.99, 3,188.03 and 1,315.31 is: 1,815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.99 : 3,188.03 = 1,315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.99/3,188.03 = 1,315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.99x = 3,188.03 × 1,315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.99x = 4,193,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,225.22/2,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.26

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