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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.10, 3,181.30 and 2,015.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.10, 3,181.30 and 2,015.85 is: 2,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.10 : 3,181.30 = 2,015.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.10/3,181.30 = 2,015.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.10x = 3,181.30 × 2,015.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.10x = 6,413,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,018.57/2,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.88

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