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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.38, 3,192.48 and 1,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.38, 3,192.48 and 1,265.45 is: 1,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.38 : 3,192.48 = 1,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.38/3,192.48 = 1,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.38x = 3,192.48 × 1,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.38x = 4,039,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,923.82/2,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.33

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