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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.69, 3,188.75 and 1,262.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.69, 3,188.75 and 1,262.75 is: 1,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.69 : 3,188.75 = 1,262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.69/3,188.75 = 1,262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.69x = 3,188.75 × 1,262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.69x = 4,026,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,594.06/2,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.59

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