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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.50, 3,190.08 and 1,427.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.50, 3,190.08 and 1,427.19 is: 1,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.50 : 3,190.08 = 1,427.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.50/3,190.08 = 1,427.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.50x = 3,190.08 × 1,427.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.50x = 4,552,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,850.28/2,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.65

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