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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.57, 3,129.01 and 1,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.57, 3,129.01 and 1,272.96 is: 1,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.57 : 3,129.01 = 1,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.57/3,129.01 = 1,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.57x = 3,129.01 × 1,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.57x = 3,983,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,104.57/2,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.55

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