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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.85, 3,190.36 and 1,263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.85, 3,190.36 and 1,263.91 is: 1,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.85 : 3,190.36 = 1,263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.85/3,190.36 = 1,263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.85x = 3,190.36 × 1,263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.85x = 4,032,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,327.91/2,311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.20

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