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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.83, 3,131.02 and 1,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.83, 3,131.02 and 1,274.05 is: 1,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.83 : 3,131.02 = 1,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.83/3,131.02 = 1,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.83x = 3,131.02 × 1,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.83x = 3,989,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,076.03/2,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.21

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