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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.72, 3,124.23 and 1,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.72, 3,124.23 and 1,269.07 is: 1,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.72 : 3,124.23 = 1,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.72/3,124.23 = 1,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.72x = 3,124.23 × 1,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.72x = 3,964,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,866.57/2,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.48

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