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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.81, 3,128.26 and 1,272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.81, 3,128.26 and 1,272.07 is: 1,755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.81 : 3,128.26 = 1,272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.81/3,128.26 = 1,272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.81x = 3,128.26 × 1,272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.81x = 3,979,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,365.70/2,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.50

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