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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.28, 3,189.80 and 1,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.28, 3,189.80 and 1,316.60 is: 1,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.28 : 3,189.80 = 1,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.28/3,189.80 = 1,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.28x = 3,189.80 × 1,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.28x = 4,199,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,690.68/2,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.04

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