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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.33, 3,187.96 and 1,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.33, 3,187.96 and 1,302.06 is: 1,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.33 : 3,187.96 = 1,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.33/3,187.96 = 1,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.33x = 3,187.96 × 1,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.33x = 4,150,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,908.69/2,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.67

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