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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.86, 3,129.70 and 1,273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.86, 3,129.70 and 1,273.21 is: 1,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.86 : 3,129.70 = 1,273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.86/3,129.70 = 1,273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.86x = 3,129.70 × 1,273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.86x = 3,984,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,770.84/2,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.06

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