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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.75, 3,128.11 and 1,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.75, 3,128.11 and 1,272.04 is: 1,755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.75 : 3,128.11 = 1,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.75/3,128.11 = 1,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.75x = 3,128.11 × 1,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.75x = 3,979,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,070.04/2,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.41

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