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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.81, 3,189.02 and 1,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.81, 3,189.02 and 1,262.94 is: 1,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.81 : 3,189.02 = 1,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.81/3,189.02 = 1,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.81x = 3,189.02 × 1,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.81x = 4,027,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,534.60/2,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.91

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