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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.05, 3,188.79 and 1,316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.05, 3,188.79 and 1,316.07 is: 1,815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.05 : 3,188.79 = 1,316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.05/3,188.79 = 1,316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.05x = 3,188.79 × 1,316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.05x = 4,196,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,670.86/2,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.92

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