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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.02, 3,129.64 and 1,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.02, 3,129.64 and 1,273.41 is: 1,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.02 : 3,129.64 = 1,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.02/3,129.64 = 1,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.02x = 3,129.64 × 1,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.02x = 3,985,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,311.69/2,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.17

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