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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.94, 3,128.37 and 1,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.94, 3,128.37 and 1,272.23 is: 1,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.94 : 3,128.37 = 1,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.94/3,128.37 = 1,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.94x = 3,128.37 × 1,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.94x = 3,979,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,990.52/2,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.67

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