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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.67, 3,129.36 and 1,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.67, 3,129.36 and 1,272.96 is: 1,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.67 : 3,129.36 = 1,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.67/3,129.36 = 1,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.67x = 3,129.36 × 1,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.67x = 3,983,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,550.11/2,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.67

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