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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.56, 3,189.90 and 1,263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.56, 3,189.90 and 1,263.63 is: 1,743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.56 : 3,189.90 = 1,263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.56/3,189.90 = 1,263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.56x = 3,189.90 × 1,263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.56x = 4,030,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,853.34/2,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.78

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