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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.90, 3,192.78 and 1,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.90, 3,192.78 and 1,319.28 is: 1,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.90 : 3,192.78 = 1,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.90/3,192.78 = 1,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.90x = 3,192.78 × 1,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.90x = 4,212,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,170.80/2,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.38

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