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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.62, 3,189.09 and 1,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.62, 3,189.09 and 1,680.77 is: 2,318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.62 : 3,189.09 = 1,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.62/3,189.09 = 1,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.62x = 3,189.09 × 1,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.62x = 5,360,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,110.85/2,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.77

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