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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.33, 3,128.96 and 1,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.33, 3,128.96 and 1,272.68 is: 1,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.33 : 3,128.96 = 1,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.33/3,128.96 = 1,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.33x = 3,128.96 × 1,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.33x = 3,982,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,142.80/2,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.32

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