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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.53, 3,195.46 and 1,267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.53, 3,195.46 and 1,267.62 is: 1,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.53 : 3,195.46 = 1,267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.53/3,195.46 = 1,267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.53x = 3,195.46 × 1,267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.53x = 4,050,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,606.69/2,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.32

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