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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.71, 3,124.01 and 1,268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.71, 3,124.01 and 1,268.98 is: 1,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.71 : 3,124.01 = 1,268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.71/3,124.01 = 1,268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.71x = 3,124.01 × 1,268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.71x = 3,964,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,317.19/2,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.25

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