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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.27, 3,121.77 and 1,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.27, 3,121.77 and 1,267.38 is: 1,748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.27 : 3,121.77 = 1,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.27/3,121.77 = 1,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.27x = 3,121.77 × 1,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.27x = 3,956,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,468.86/2,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.89

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