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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.50, 3,187.38 and 1,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.50, 3,187.38 and 1,366.04 is: 1,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.50 : 3,187.38 = 1,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.50/3,187.38 = 1,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.50x = 3,187.38 × 1,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.50x = 4,354,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,088.58/2,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.48

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