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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.06, 3,194.88 and 1,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.06, 3,194.88 and 1,267.12 is: 1,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.06 : 3,194.88 = 1,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.06/3,194.88 = 1,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.06x = 3,194.88 × 1,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.06x = 4,048,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,296.35/2,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.68

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