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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.01, 3,128.64 and 1,258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.01, 3,128.64 and 1,258.77 is: 1,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.01 : 3,128.64 = 1,258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.01/3,128.64 = 1,258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.01x = 3,128.64 × 1,258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.01x = 3,938,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,238.17/2,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.19

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