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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.81, 3,190.89 and 1,368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.81, 3,190.89 and 1,368.91 is: 1,888.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.81 : 3,190.89 = 1,368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.81/3,190.89 = 1,368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.81x = 3,190.89 × 1,368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.81x = 4,368,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,033.25/2,312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.63

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