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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.62, 3,191.45 and 1,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.62, 3,191.45 and 1,264.70 is: 1,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.62 : 3,191.45 = 1,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.62/3,191.45 = 1,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.62x = 3,191.45 × 1,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.62x = 4,036,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,226.82/2,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.30

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