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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.48, 3,189.02 and 1,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.48, 3,189.02 and 1,316.30 is: 1,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.48 : 3,189.02 = 1,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.48/3,189.02 = 1,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.48x = 3,189.02 × 1,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.48x = 4,197,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,684.50/2,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.80

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