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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.42, 3,123.48 and 1,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.42, 3,123.48 and 1,268.70 is: 1,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.42 : 3,123.48 = 1,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.42/3,123.48 = 1,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.42x = 3,123.48 × 1,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.42x = 3,962,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,743.46/2,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.78

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