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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.40, 3,121.86 and 1,267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.40, 3,121.86 and 1,267.54 is: 1,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.40 : 3,121.86 = 1,267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.40/3,121.86 = 1,267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.40x = 3,121.86 × 1,267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.40x = 3,957,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,082.42/2,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.06

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