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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.54, 3,188.72 and 1,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.54, 3,188.72 and 1,316.13 is: 1,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.54 : 3,188.72 = 1,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.54/3,188.72 = 1,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.54x = 3,188.72 × 1,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.54x = 4,196,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,770.05/2,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.36

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