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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.31, 3,188.33 and 1,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.31, 3,188.33 and 1,262.44 is: 1,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.31 : 3,188.33 = 1,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.31/3,188.33 = 1,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.31x = 3,188.33 × 1,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.31x = 4,025,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,075.33/2,310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.22

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