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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.84, 3,187.98 and 1,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.84, 3,187.98 and 1,315.26 is: 1,814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.84 : 3,187.98 = 1,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.84/3,187.98 = 1,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.84x = 3,187.98 × 1,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.84x = 4,193,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,022.57/2,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.50

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