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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.39, 3,190.97 and 1,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.39, 3,190.97 and 1,264.25 is: 1,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.39 : 3,190.97 = 1,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.39/3,190.97 = 1,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.39x = 3,190.97 × 1,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.39x = 4,034,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,183.82/2,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.59

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