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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.30, 3,121.81 and 1,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.30, 3,121.81 and 1,267.39 is: 1,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.30 : 3,121.81 = 1,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.30/3,121.81 = 1,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.30x = 3,121.81 × 1,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.30x = 3,956,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,550.78/2,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.91

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