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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.00, 3,189.04 and 1,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.00, 3,189.04 and 1,316.39 is: 1,816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.00 : 3,189.04 = 1,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.00/3,189.04 = 1,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.00x = 3,189.04 × 1,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.00x = 4,198,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,001.13/2,311.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.53

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