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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.86, 3,124.58 and 1,468.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.86, 3,124.58 and 1,468.17 is: 2,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.86 : 3,124.58 = 1,468.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.86/3,124.58 = 1,468.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.86x = 3,124.58 × 1,468.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.86x = 4,587,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,407.28/2,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.37

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