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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.32, 3,187.49 and 1,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.32, 3,187.49 and 1,366.14 is: 1,884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.32 : 3,187.49 = 1,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.32/3,187.49 = 1,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.32x = 3,187.49 × 1,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.32x = 4,354,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,557.59/2,310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.83

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