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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.22, 3,124.85 and 1,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.22, 3,124.85 and 1,269.68 is: 1,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.22 : 3,124.85 = 1,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.22/3,124.85 = 1,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.22x = 3,124.85 × 1,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.22x = 3,967,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,537.58/2,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.28

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