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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.99, 3,125.59 and 1,731.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.99, 3,125.59 and 1,731.87 is: 2,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.99 : 3,125.59 = 1,731.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.99/3,125.59 = 1,731.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.99x = 3,125.59 × 1,731.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.99x = 5,413,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,099.93/2,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.96

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