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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.20, 3,190.91 and 1,264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.20, 3,190.91 and 1,264.27 is: 1,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.20 : 3,190.91 = 1,264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.20/3,190.91 = 1,264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.20x = 3,190.91 × 1,264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.20x = 4,034,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,171.79/2,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.73

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