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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.84, 3,470.50 and 1,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.84, 3,470.50 and 1,259.30 is: 1,888.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.84 : 3,470.50 = 1,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.84/3,470.50 = 1,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.84x = 3,470.50 × 1,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.84x = 4,370,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,400.65/2,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.81

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