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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.63, 3,124.19 and 1,675.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.63, 3,124.19 and 1,675.86 is: 2,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.63 : 3,124.19 = 1,675.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.63/3,124.19 = 1,675.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.63x = 3,124.19 × 1,675.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.63x = 5,235,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,705.05/2,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.97

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