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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.67, 4,676.40 and 1,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.67, 4,676.40 and 1,268.23 is: 1,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.67 : 4,676.40 = 1,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.67/4,676.40 = 1,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.67x = 4,676.40 × 1,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.67x = 5,930,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,750.77/3,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.30

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