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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.10, 3,182.67 and 2,016.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.10, 3,182.67 and 2,016.85 is: 2,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.10 : 3,182.67 = 2,016.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.10/3,182.67 = 2,016.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.10x = 3,182.67 × 2,016.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.10x = 6,418,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,967.99/2,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.25

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