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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.94, 3,190.41 and 1,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.94, 3,190.41 and 1,317.26 is: 1,817.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.94 : 3,190.41 = 1,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.94/3,190.41 = 1,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.94x = 3,190.41 × 1,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.94x = 4,202,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,583.52/2,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.78

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