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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.92, 3,123.01 and 1,268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.92, 3,123.01 and 1,268.29 is: 1,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.92 : 3,123.01 = 1,268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.92/3,123.01 = 1,268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.92x = 3,123.01 × 1,268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.92x = 3,960,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,880.71/2,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.34

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