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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.15, 3,129.84 and 1,273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.15, 3,129.84 and 1,273.26 is: 1,756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.15 : 3,129.84 = 1,273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.15/3,129.84 = 1,273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.15x = 3,129.84 × 1,273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.15x = 3,985,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,100.08/2,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.98

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