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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.20, 3,122.40 and 1,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.20, 3,122.40 and 1,791.24 is: 2,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.20 : 3,122.40 = 1,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.20/3,122.40 = 1,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.20x = 3,122.40 × 1,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.20x = 5,592,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,967.78/2,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.27

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