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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.33, 3,129.03 and 1,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.33, 3,129.03 and 1,272.92 is: 1,756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.33 : 3,129.03 = 1,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.33/3,129.03 = 1,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.33x = 3,129.03 × 1,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.33x = 3,982,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,989.22/2,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.69

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