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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.15, 3,123.12 and 1,268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.15, 3,123.12 and 1,268.43 is: 1,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.15 : 3,123.12 = 1,268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.15/3,123.12 = 1,268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.15x = 3,123.12 × 1,268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.15x = 3,961,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,459.10/2,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.42

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