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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.07, 3,122.34 and 1,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.07, 3,122.34 and 1,268.21 is: 1,749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.07 : 3,122.34 = 1,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.07/3,122.34 = 1,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.07x = 3,122.34 × 1,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.07x = 3,959,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,782.81/2,263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.74

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