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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.56, 3,130.52 and 1,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.56, 3,130.52 and 1,273.84 is: 1,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.56 : 3,130.52 = 1,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.56/3,130.52 = 1,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.56x = 3,130.52 × 1,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.56x = 3,987,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,781.60/2,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.85

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