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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.06, 3,192.69 and 1,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.06, 3,192.69 and 1,318.88 is: 1,820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.06 : 3,192.69 = 1,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.06/3,192.69 = 1,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.06x = 3,192.69 × 1,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.06x = 4,210,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,774.99/2,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.43

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