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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.90, 3,133.89 and 1,262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.90, 3,133.89 and 1,262.63 is: 1,742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.90 : 3,133.89 = 1,262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.90/3,133.89 = 1,262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.90x = 3,133.89 × 1,262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.90x = 3,956,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,927.86/2,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.45

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