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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.08, 3,194.78 and 1,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.08, 3,194.78 and 1,267.12 is: 1,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.08 : 3,194.78 = 1,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.08/3,194.78 = 1,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.08x = 3,194.78 × 1,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.08x = 4,048,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,169.63/2,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.61

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