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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.04, 3,190.62 and 1,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.04, 3,190.62 and 1,427.64 is: 1,970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.04 : 3,190.62 = 1,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.04/3,190.62 = 1,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.04x = 3,190.62 × 1,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.04x = 4,555,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,056.74/2,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.15

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