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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.22, 3,128.70 and 1,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.22, 3,128.70 and 1,272.47 is: 1,755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.22 : 3,128.70 = 1,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.22/3,128.70 = 1,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.22x = 3,128.70 × 1,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.22x = 3,981,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,176.89/2,267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.97

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