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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.01, 3,122.55 and 1,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.01, 3,122.55 and 1,268.33 is: 1,750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.01 : 3,122.55 = 1,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.01/3,122.55 = 1,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.01x = 3,122.55 × 1,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.01x = 3,960,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,408.23/2,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.07

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