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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.56, 3,122.55 and 1,268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.56, 3,122.55 and 1,268.00 is: 1,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.56 : 3,122.55 = 1,268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.56/3,122.55 = 1,268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.56x = 3,122.55 × 1,268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.56x = 3,959,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,407.06/2,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.97

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