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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.37, 3,123.39 and 1,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.37, 3,123.39 and 1,268.71 is: 1,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.37 : 3,123.39 = 1,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.37/3,123.39 = 1,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.37x = 3,123.39 × 1,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.37x = 3,962,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,667.47/2,263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.78

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