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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.69, 3,191.59 and 1,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.69, 3,191.59 and 1,264.82 is: 1,745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.69 : 3,191.59 = 1,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.69/3,191.59 = 1,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.69x = 3,191.59 × 1,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.69x = 4,036,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,786.86/2,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.49

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