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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.25, 3,189.51 and 1,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.25, 3,189.51 and 1,263.32 is: 1,743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.25 : 3,189.51 = 1,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.25/3,189.51 = 1,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.25x = 3,189.51 × 1,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.25x = 4,029,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,355.83/2,311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.37

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