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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.80, 3,188.57 and 1,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.80, 3,188.57 and 1,315.91 is: 1,815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.80 : 3,188.57 = 1,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.80/3,188.57 = 1,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.80x = 3,188.57 × 1,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.80x = 4,195,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,872.54/2,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.77

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