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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.75, 3,123.72 and 1,319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.75, 3,123.72 and 1,319.74 is: 1,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.75 : 3,123.72 = 1,319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.75/3,123.72 = 1,319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.75x = 3,123.72 × 1,319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.75x = 4,122,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,498.23/2,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.09

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