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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.70, 3,123.90 and 1,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.70, 3,123.90 and 1,268.99 is: 1,751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.70 : 3,123.90 = 1,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.70/3,123.90 = 1,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.70x = 3,123.90 × 1,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.70x = 3,964,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,182.24/2,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.20

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