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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.20, 3,189.96 and 1,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.20, 3,189.96 and 1,525.32 is: 2,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.20 : 3,189.96 = 1,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.20/3,189.96 = 1,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.20x = 3,189.96 × 1,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.20x = 4,865,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,709.79/2,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.27

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