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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.67, 3,128.01 and 1,271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.67, 3,128.01 and 1,271.95 is: 1,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.67 : 3,128.01 = 1,271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.67/3,128.01 = 1,271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.67x = 3,128.01 × 1,271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.67x = 3,978,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,659.73/2,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.29

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