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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.71, 3,131.06 and 1,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.71, 3,131.06 and 1,274.23 is: 1,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.71 : 3,131.06 = 1,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.71/3,131.06 = 1,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.71x = 3,131.06 × 1,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.71x = 3,989,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,688.13/2,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.57

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