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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.90, 3,125.64 and 1,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.90, 3,125.64 and 1,972.30 is: 2,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.90 : 3,125.64 = 1,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.90/3,125.64 = 1,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.90x = 3,125.64 × 1,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.90x = 6,164,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,699.77/2,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.04

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