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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.12, 3,190.56 and 1,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.12, 3,190.56 and 1,565.76 is: 2,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.12 : 3,190.56 = 1,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.12/3,190.56 = 1,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.12x = 3,190.56 × 1,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.12x = 4,995,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,651.23/2,313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.70

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