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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.93, 3,136.81 and 1,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.93, 3,136.81 and 1,264.76 is: 1,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.93 : 3,136.81 = 1,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.93/3,136.81 = 1,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.93x = 3,136.81 × 1,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.93x = 3,967,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,311.82/2,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.47

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