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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.51, 3,192.74 and 1,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.51, 3,192.74 and 1,265.55 is: 1,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.51 : 3,192.74 = 1,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.51/3,192.74 = 1,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.51x = 3,192.74 × 1,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.51x = 4,040,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,565.78/2,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.51

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