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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.56, 3,123.52 and 1,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.56, 3,123.52 and 1,268.88 is: 1,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.56 : 3,123.52 = 1,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.56/3,123.52 = 1,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.56x = 3,123.52 × 1,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.56x = 3,963,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,372.06/2,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.95

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