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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.54, 3,189.96 and 1,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.54, 3,189.96 and 1,263.60 is: 1,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.54 : 3,189.96 = 1,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.54/3,189.96 = 1,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.54x = 3,189.96 × 1,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.54x = 4,030,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,833.46/2,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.79

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