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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.07, 3,128.13 and 1,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.07, 3,128.13 and 1,272.30 is: 1,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.07 : 3,128.13 = 1,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.07/3,128.13 = 1,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.07x = 3,128.13 × 1,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.07x = 3,979,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,919.80/2,267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.53

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