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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.40, 3,189.74 and 1,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.40, 3,189.74 and 1,263.48 is: 1,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.40 : 3,189.74 = 1,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.40/3,189.74 = 1,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.40x = 3,189.74 × 1,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.40x = 4,030,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,172.70/2,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.61

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