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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.88, 3,393.03 and 1,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.88, 3,393.03 and 1,287.02 is: 1,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.88 : 3,393.03 = 1,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.88/3,393.03 = 1,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.88x = 3,393.03 × 1,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.88x = 4,366,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,897.47/2,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.94

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