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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.50, 3,134.52 and 1,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.50, 3,134.52 and 1,263.20 is: 1,743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.50 : 3,134.52 = 1,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.50/3,134.52 = 1,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.50x = 3,134.52 × 1,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.50x = 3,959,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,525.66/2,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.13

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