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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.20, 3,128.77 and 1,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.20, 3,128.77 and 1,272.70 is: 1,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.20 : 3,128.77 = 1,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.20/3,128.77 = 1,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.20x = 3,128.77 × 1,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.20x = 3,981,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,985.58/2,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.35

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