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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.69, 3,195.72 and 1,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.69, 3,195.72 and 1,267.82 is: 1,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.69 : 3,195.72 = 1,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.69/3,195.72 = 1,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.69x = 3,195.72 × 1,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.69x = 4,051,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,597.73/2,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.63

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