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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.66, 3,190.92 and 1,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.66, 3,190.92 and 1,317.98 is: 1,818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.66 : 3,190.92 = 1,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.66/3,190.92 = 1,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.66x = 3,190.92 × 1,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.66x = 4,205,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,568.74/2,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.50

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