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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.18, 3,186.84 and 1,564.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.18, 3,186.84 and 1,564.41 is: 2,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.18 : 3,186.84 = 1,564.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.18/3,186.84 = 1,564.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.18x = 3,186.84 × 1,564.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.18x = 4,985,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,524.36/2,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.07

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