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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.92, 3,195.92 and 1,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.92, 3,195.92 and 1,267.96 is: 1,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.92 : 3,195.92 = 1,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.92/3,195.92 = 1,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.92x = 3,195.92 × 1,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.92x = 4,052,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,298.72/2,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.76

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