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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.17, 3,130.23 and 1,259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.17, 3,130.23 and 1,259.93 is: 1,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.17 : 3,130.23 = 1,259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.17/3,130.23 = 1,259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.17x = 3,130.23 × 1,259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.17x = 3,943,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,870.68/2,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.79

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