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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.90, 3,129.54 and 1,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.90, 3,129.54 and 1,272.99 is: 1,756.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.90 : 3,129.54 = 1,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.90/3,129.54 = 1,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.90x = 3,129.54 × 1,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.90x = 3,983,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,871.28/2,267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.64

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