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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.87, 3,188.09 and 1,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.87, 3,188.09 and 1,425.13 is: 1,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.87 : 3,188.09 = 1,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.87/3,188.09 = 1,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.87x = 3,188.09 × 1,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.87x = 4,543,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,442.70/2,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.12

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