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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.33, 3,186.99 and 1,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.33, 3,186.99 and 1,261.39 is: 1,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.33 : 3,186.99 = 1,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.33/3,186.99 = 1,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.33x = 3,186.99 × 1,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.33x = 4,020,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,021.38/2,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.77

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