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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.09, 3,129.78 and 1,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.09, 3,129.78 and 1,273.20 is: 1,756.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.09 : 3,129.78 = 1,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.09/3,129.78 = 1,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.09x = 3,129.78 × 1,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.09x = 3,984,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,835.90/2,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.91

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