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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.75, 3,027.51 and 1,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.75, 3,027.51 and 1,262.31 is: 1,742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.75 : 3,027.51 = 1,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.75/3,027.51 = 1,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.75x = 3,027.51 × 1,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.75x = 3,821,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,656.15/2,193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.07

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