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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.06, 3,128.82 and 1,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.06, 3,128.82 and 1,272.38 is: 1,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.06 : 3,128.82 = 1,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.06/3,128.82 = 1,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.06x = 3,128.82 × 1,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.06x = 3,981,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,047.99/2,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.04

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