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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.83, 3,191.93 and 1,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.83, 3,191.93 and 1,265.05 is: 1,745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.83 : 3,191.93 = 1,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.83/3,191.93 = 1,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.83x = 3,191.93 × 1,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.83x = 4,037,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,951.05/2,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.89

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