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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.21, 3,130.14 and 1,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.21, 3,130.14 and 1,273.82 is: 1,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.21 : 3,130.14 = 1,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.21/3,130.14 = 1,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.21x = 3,130.14 × 1,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.21x = 3,987,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,216.90/2,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.87

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