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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.69, 3,130.83 and 1,274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.69, 3,130.83 and 1,274.19 is: 1,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.69 : 3,130.83 = 1,274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.69/3,130.83 = 1,274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.69x = 3,130.83 × 1,274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.69x = 3,989,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,272.28/2,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.40

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