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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.59, 3,124.31 and 1,379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.59, 3,124.31 and 1,379.88 is: 1,904.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.59 : 3,124.31 = 1,379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.59/3,124.31 = 1,379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.59x = 3,124.31 × 1,379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.59x = 4,311,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,172.88/2,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.57

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