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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.03, 3,123.12 and 1,412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.03, 3,123.12 and 1,412.58 is: 1,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.03 : 3,123.12 = 1,412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.03/3,123.12 = 1,412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.03x = 3,123.12 × 1,412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.03x = 4,411,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,641.23/2,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.31

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