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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.12, 3,128.57 and 1,272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.12, 3,128.57 and 1,272.39 is: 1,755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.12 : 3,128.57 = 1,272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.12/3,128.57 = 1,272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.12x = 3,128.57 × 1,272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.12x = 3,980,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,754.82/2,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.87

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