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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.64, 3,189.48 and 2,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.64, 3,189.48 and 2,272.76 is: 3,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.64 : 3,189.48 = 2,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.64/3,189.48 = 2,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.64x = 3,189.48 × 2,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.64x = 7,248,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,922.56/2,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.84

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