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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.89, 3,123.23 and 1,268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.89, 3,123.23 and 1,268.62 is: 1,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.89 : 3,123.23 = 1,268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.89/3,123.23 = 1,268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.89x = 3,123.23 × 1,268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.89x = 3,962,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,170.08/2,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.93

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