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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.18, 3,128.76 and 1,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.18, 3,128.76 and 1,272.54 is: 1,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.18 : 3,128.76 = 1,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.18/3,128.76 = 1,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.18x = 3,128.76 × 1,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.18x = 3,981,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,472.25/2,267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.13

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