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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.49, 3,128.36 and 1,272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.49, 3,128.36 and 1,272.63 is: 1,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.49 : 3,128.36 = 1,272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.49/3,128.36 = 1,272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.49x = 3,128.36 × 1,272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.49x = 3,981,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,238.42/2,267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.79

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