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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.87, 3,189.56 and 1,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.87, 3,189.56 and 1,316.73 is: 1,817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.87 : 3,189.56 = 1,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.87/3,189.56 = 1,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.87x = 3,189.56 × 1,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.87x = 4,199,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,789.34/2,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.41

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