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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.30, 3,189.80 and 1,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.30, 3,189.80 and 1,316.36 is: 1,816.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.30 : 3,189.80 = 1,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.30/3,189.80 = 1,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.30x = 3,189.80 × 1,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.30x = 4,198,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,925.13/2,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.69

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