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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.83, 3,188.62 and 1,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.83, 3,188.62 and 1,316.06 is: 1,815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.83 : 3,188.62 = 1,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.83/3,188.62 = 1,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.83x = 3,188.62 × 1,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.83x = 4,196,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,396.00/2,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.97

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