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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.16, 3,124.61 and 1,269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.16, 3,124.61 and 1,269.39 is: 1,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.16 : 3,124.61 = 1,269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.16/3,124.61 = 1,269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.16x = 3,124.61 × 1,269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.16x = 3,966,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,348.69/2,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.80

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