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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.63, 3,123.25 and 1,379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.63, 3,123.25 and 1,379.38 is: 1,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.63 : 3,123.25 = 1,379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.63/3,123.25 = 1,379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.63x = 3,123.25 × 1,379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.63x = 4,308,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,148.59/2,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.20

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