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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.74, 3,190.23 and 1,263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.74, 3,190.23 and 1,263.81 is: 1,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.74 : 3,190.23 = 1,263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.74/3,190.23 = 1,263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.74x = 3,190.23 × 1,263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.74x = 4,031,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,844.58/2,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.07

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