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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.09, 3,187.62 and 1,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.09, 3,187.62 and 1,315.50 is: 1,815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.09 : 3,187.62 = 1,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.09/3,187.62 = 1,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.09x = 3,187.62 × 1,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.09x = 4,193,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,314.11/2,310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.22

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