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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.43, 3,189.39 and 1,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.43, 3,189.39 and 1,366.97 is: 1,886.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.43 : 3,189.39 = 1,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.43/3,189.39 = 1,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.43x = 3,189.39 × 1,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.43x = 4,359,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,800.45/2,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.19

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