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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.25, 3,135.68 and 1,263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.25, 3,135.68 and 1,263.95 is: 1,744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.25 : 3,135.68 = 1,263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.25/3,135.68 = 1,263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.25x = 3,135.68 × 1,263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.25x = 3,963,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,336.42/2,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.23

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