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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.21, 3,123.42 and 1,268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.21, 3,123.42 and 1,268.47 is: 1,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.21 : 3,123.42 = 1,268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.21/3,123.42 = 1,268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.21x = 3,123.42 × 1,268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.21x = 3,961,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,964.57/2,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.60

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