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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.83, 3,123.93 and 1,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.83, 3,123.93 and 1,268.94 is: 1,751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.83 : 3,123.93 = 1,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.83/3,123.93 = 1,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.83x = 3,123.93 × 1,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.83x = 3,964,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,079.73/2,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.05

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