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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.76, 3,122.45 and 1,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.76, 3,122.45 and 1,268.03 is: 1,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.76 : 3,122.45 = 1,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.76/3,122.45 = 1,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.76x = 3,122.45 × 1,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.76x = 3,959,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,363.44/2,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.80

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