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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.02, 3,121.43 and 1,267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.02, 3,121.43 and 1,267.13 is: 1,748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.02 : 3,121.43 = 1,267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.02/3,121.43 = 1,267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.02x = 3,121.43 × 1,267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.02x = 3,955,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,257.60/2,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.55

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