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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.75, 3,123.80 and 1,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.75, 3,123.80 and 1,268.83 is: 1,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.75 : 3,123.80 = 1,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.75/3,123.80 = 1,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.75x = 3,123.80 × 1,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.75x = 3,963,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,571.15/2,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.89

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