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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.97, 3,124.35 and 1,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.97, 3,124.35 and 1,269.26 is: 1,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.97 : 3,124.35 = 1,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.97/3,124.35 = 1,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.97x = 3,124.35 × 1,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.97x = 3,965,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,596.86/2,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.62

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