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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.90, 3,189.06 and 1,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.90, 3,189.06 and 1,263 is: 1,742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.90 : 3,189.06 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.90/3,189.06 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.90x = 3,189.06 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.90x = 4,027,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,782.78/2,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.95

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