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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.75, 3,129.49 and 1,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.75, 3,129.49 and 1,273.04 is: 1,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.75 : 3,129.49 = 1,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.75/3,129.49 = 1,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.75x = 3,129.49 × 1,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.75x = 3,983,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,965.95/2,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.79

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