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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.55, 3,188.59 and 1,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.55, 3,188.59 and 1,315.92 is: 1,815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.55 : 3,188.59 = 1,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.55/3,188.59 = 1,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.55x = 3,188.59 × 1,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.55x = 4,195,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,932.75/2,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.99

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