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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.84, 3,188.94 and 1,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.84, 3,188.94 and 1,316.10 is: 1,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.84 : 3,188.94 = 1,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.84/3,188.94 = 1,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.84x = 3,188.94 × 1,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.84x = 4,196,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,963.93/2,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.21

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