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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.65, 3,192.84 and 1,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.65, 3,192.84 and 1,265.73 is: 1,746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.65 : 3,192.84 = 1,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.65/3,192.84 = 1,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.65x = 3,192.84 × 1,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.65x = 4,041,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,273.37/2,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.71

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