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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.92, 3,133.82 and 1,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.92, 3,133.82 and 1,262.56 is: 1,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.92 : 3,133.82 = 1,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.92/3,133.82 = 1,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.92x = 3,133.82 × 1,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.92x = 3,956,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,635.78/2,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.31

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