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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.79, 3,130.82 and 1,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.79, 3,130.82 and 1,274.11 is: 1,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.79 : 3,130.82 = 1,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.79/3,130.82 = 1,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.79x = 3,130.82 × 1,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.79x = 3,989,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,002.70/2,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.21

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