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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.14, 3,124.60 and 1,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.14, 3,124.60 and 1,269.46 is: 1,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.14 : 3,124.60 = 1,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.14/3,124.60 = 1,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.14x = 3,124.60 × 1,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.14x = 3,966,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,554.72/2,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.90

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