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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.67, 3,129.57 and 1,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.67, 3,129.57 and 1,273.02 is: 1,756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.67 : 3,129.57 = 1,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.67/3,129.57 = 1,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.67x = 3,129.57 × 1,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.67x = 3,983,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,993.47/2,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.86

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