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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.77, 3,189.27 and 1,426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.77, 3,189.27 and 1,426.65 is: 1,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.77 : 3,189.27 = 1,426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.77/3,189.27 = 1,426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.77x = 3,189.27 × 1,426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.77x = 4,549,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,972.05/2,310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.03

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