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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.50, 3,187.14 and 1,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.50, 3,187.14 and 1,261.56 is: 1,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.50 : 3,187.14 = 1,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.50/3,187.14 = 1,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.50x = 3,187.14 × 1,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.50x = 4,020,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,768.34/2,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.97

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