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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.78, 3,124.04 and 1,379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.78, 3,124.04 and 1,379.43 is: 1,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.78 : 3,124.04 = 1,379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.78/3,124.04 = 1,379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.78x = 3,124.04 × 1,379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.78x = 4,309,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,387.60/2,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.62

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