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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.59, 3,128.89 and 1,426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.59, 3,128.89 and 1,426.83 is: 1,968.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.59 : 3,128.89 = 1,426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.59/3,128.89 = 1,426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.59x = 3,128.89 × 1,426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.59x = 4,464,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,394.12/2,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.78

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