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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.83, 3,188.94 and 1,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.83, 3,188.94 and 1,262.90 is: 1,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.83 : 3,188.94 = 1,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.83/3,188.94 = 1,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.83x = 3,188.94 × 1,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.83x = 4,027,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,312.33/2,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.80

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