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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.70, 3,122.16 and 1,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.70, 3,122.16 and 1,267.96 is: 1,749.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.70 : 3,122.16 = 1,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.70/3,122.16 = 1,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.70x = 3,122.16 × 1,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.70x = 3,958,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,773.99/2,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.58

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