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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.69, 3,188.79 and 1,315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.69, 3,188.79 and 1,315.98 is: 1,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.69 : 3,188.79 = 1,315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.69/3,188.79 = 1,315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.69x = 3,188.79 × 1,315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.69x = 4,196,383.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,383.86/2,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.07

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