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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.50, 3,192.64 and 1,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.50, 3,192.64 and 1,265.58 is: 1,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.50 : 3,192.64 = 1,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.50/3,192.64 = 1,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.50x = 3,192.64 × 1,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.50x = 4,040,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,541.33/2,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.51

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