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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.98, 3,123.03 and 1,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.98, 3,123.03 and 1,268.20 is: 1,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.98 : 3,123.03 = 1,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.98/3,123.03 = 1,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.98x = 3,123.03 × 1,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.98x = 3,960,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,626.65/2,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.18

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