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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.83, 3,191.50 and 1,367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.83, 3,191.50 and 1,367.89 is: 1,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.83 : 3,191.50 = 1,367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.83/3,191.50 = 1,367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.83x = 3,191.50 × 1,367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.83x = 4,365,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,614.67/2,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.38

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