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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.92, 3,190.46 and 1,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.92, 3,190.46 and 1,263.98 is: 1,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.92 : 3,190.46 = 1,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.92/3,190.46 = 1,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.92x = 3,190.46 × 1,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.92x = 4,032,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,663.33/2,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.30

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