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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.04, 3,123.20 and 1,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.04, 3,123.20 and 1,268.31 is: 1,750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.04 : 3,123.20 = 1,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.04/3,123.20 = 1,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.04x = 3,123.20 × 1,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.04x = 3,961,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,179.45/2,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.38

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