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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.28, 3,187.88 and 1,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.28, 3,187.88 and 1,841.72 is: 2,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.28 : 3,187.88 = 1,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.28/3,187.88 = 1,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.28x = 3,187.88 × 1,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.28x = 5,871,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,182.35/2,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.13

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