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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.37, 3,128.58 and 1,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.37, 3,128.58 and 1,272.51 is: 1,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.37 : 3,128.58 = 1,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.37/3,128.58 = 1,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.37x = 3,128.58 × 1,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.37x = 3,981,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,149.34/2,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.84

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