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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.12, 3,135.39 and 1,263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.12, 3,135.39 and 1,263.79 is: 1,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.12 : 3,135.39 = 1,263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.12/3,135.39 = 1,263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.12x = 3,135.39 × 1,263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.12x = 3,962,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,474.53/2,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.95

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