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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.64, 3,123.90 and 1,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.64, 3,123.90 and 1,268.96 is: 1,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.64 : 3,123.90 = 1,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.64/3,123.90 = 1,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.64x = 3,123.90 × 1,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.64x = 3,964,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,104.14/2,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.21

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