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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.57, 3,188.48 and 1,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.57, 3,188.48 and 1,315.89 is: 1,815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.57 : 3,188.48 = 1,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.57/3,188.48 = 1,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.57x = 3,188.48 × 1,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.57x = 4,195,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,682.37/2,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.86

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