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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.83, 3,122.82 and 1,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.83, 3,122.82 and 1,268.15 is: 1,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.83 : 3,122.82 = 1,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.83/3,122.82 = 1,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.83x = 3,122.82 × 1,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.83x = 3,960,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,188.57/2,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.11

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