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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.22, 2,012.37 and 1,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.22, 2,012.37 and 1,311.10 is: 1,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.22 : 2,012.37 = 1,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.22/2,012.37 = 1,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.22x = 2,012.37 × 1,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.22x = 2,638,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,418.31/1,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.79

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