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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.14, 3,129.80 and 1,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.14, 3,129.80 and 1,273.51 is: 1,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.14 : 3,129.80 = 1,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.14/3,129.80 = 1,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.14x = 3,129.80 × 1,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.14x = 3,985,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,831.60/2,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.31

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