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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.43, 3,128.82 and 1,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.43, 3,128.82 and 1,272.48 is: 1,755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.43 : 3,128.82 = 1,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.43/3,128.82 = 1,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.43x = 3,128.82 × 1,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.43x = 3,981,360.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,360.87/2,267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.89

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