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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.96, 3,188.95 and 1,316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.96, 3,188.95 and 1,316.05 is: 1,816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.96 : 3,188.95 = 1,316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.96/3,188.95 = 1,316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.96x = 3,188.95 × 1,316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.96x = 4,196,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,795.12/2,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.04

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