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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.88, 3,189.09 and 1,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.88, 3,189.09 and 1,316.20 is: 1,816.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.88 : 3,189.09 = 1,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.88/3,189.09 = 1,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.88x = 3,189.09 × 1,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.88x = 4,197,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,480.26/2,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.40

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