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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.27, 3,188.18 and 1,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.27, 3,188.18 and 1,262.36 is: 1,742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.27 : 3,188.18 = 1,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.27/3,188.18 = 1,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.27x = 3,188.18 × 1,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.27x = 4,024,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,618.12/2,310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.06

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