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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.69, 3,181.36 and 1,870.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.69, 3,181.36 and 1,870.05 is: 2,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.69 : 3,181.36 = 1,870.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.69/3,181.36 = 1,870.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.69x = 3,181.36 × 1,870.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.69x = 5,949,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,302.27/2,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.69

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