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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.69, 3,122.55 and 1,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.69, 3,122.55 and 1,268.19 is: 1,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.69 : 3,122.55 = 1,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.69/3,122.55 = 1,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.69x = 3,122.55 × 1,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.69x = 3,959,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,986.68/2,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.12

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