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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.53, 3,122.27 and 1,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.53, 3,122.27 and 1,267.81 is: 1,749.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.53 : 3,122.27 = 1,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.53/3,122.27 = 1,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.53x = 3,122.27 × 1,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.53x = 3,958,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,423.18/2,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.56

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