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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.13, 3,463.46 and 1,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.13, 3,463.46 and 1,213.28 is: 1,818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.13 : 3,463.46 = 1,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.13/3,463.46 = 1,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.13x = 3,463.46 × 1,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.13x = 4,202,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,140.90/2,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.22

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