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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.66, 3,191.91 and 1,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.66, 3,191.91 and 1,427.93 is: 1,969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.66 : 3,191.91 = 1,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.66/3,191.91 = 1,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.66x = 3,191.91 × 1,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.66x = 4,557,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,814.70/2,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.96

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