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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.08, 3,190.10 and 1,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.08, 3,190.10 and 1,427.92 is: 1,970.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.08 : 3,190.10 = 1,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.08/3,190.10 = 1,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.08x = 3,190.10 × 1,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.08x = 4,555,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,207.59/2,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.18

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