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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.04, 3,129.24 and 1,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.04, 3,129.24 and 1,273.24 is: 1,756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.04 : 3,129.24 = 1,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.04/3,129.24 = 1,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.04x = 3,129.24 × 1,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.04x = 3,984,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,273.54/2,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.70

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