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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.84, 3,122.90 and 1,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.84, 3,122.90 and 1,268.34 is: 1,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.84 : 3,122.90 = 1,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.84/3,122.90 = 1,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.84x = 3,122.90 × 1,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.84x = 3,960,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,898.99/2,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.41

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