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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.31, 3,124.74 and 1,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.31, 3,124.74 and 1,269.58 is: 1,752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.31 : 3,124.74 = 1,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.31/3,124.74 = 1,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.31x = 3,124.74 × 1,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.31x = 3,967,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,107.41/2,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.02

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