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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.83, 3,190.22 and 1,417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.83, 3,190.22 and 1,417.06 is: 1,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.83 : 3,190.22 = 1,417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.83/3,190.22 = 1,417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.83x = 3,190.22 × 1,417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.83x = 4,520,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,727.89/2,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.48

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