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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.95, 3,189.30 and 1,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.95, 3,189.30 and 1,316.54 is: 1,816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.95 : 3,189.30 = 1,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.95/3,189.30 = 1,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.95x = 3,189.30 × 1,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.95x = 4,198,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,841.02/2,310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.93

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