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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.67, 3,195.63 and 1,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.67, 3,195.63 and 1,267.73 is: 1,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.67 : 3,195.63 = 1,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.67/3,195.63 = 1,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.67x = 3,195.63 × 1,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.67x = 4,051,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,189.68/2,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.47

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