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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.24, 3,123.04 and 1,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.24, 3,123.04 and 1,268.32 is: 1,750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.24 : 3,123.04 = 1,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.24/3,123.04 = 1,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.24x = 3,123.04 × 1,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.24x = 3,961,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,014.09/2,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.15

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