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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.63, 3,188.61 and 1,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.63, 3,188.61 and 1,262.70 is: 1,742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.63 : 3,188.61 = 1,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.63/3,188.61 = 1,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.63x = 3,188.61 × 1,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.63x = 4,026,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,257.85/2,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.49

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