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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.02, 3,128.54 and 1,272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.02, 3,128.54 and 1,272.37 is: 1,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.02 : 3,128.54 = 1,272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.02/3,128.54 = 1,272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.02x = 3,128.54 × 1,272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.02x = 3,980,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,660.44/2,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.90

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