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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.64, 3,192.80 and 1,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.64, 3,192.80 and 1,318.92 is: 1,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.64 : 3,192.80 = 1,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.64/3,192.80 = 1,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.64x = 3,192.80 × 1,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.64x = 4,211,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,047.78/2,313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.10

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