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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.32, 3,124.82 and 1,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.32, 3,124.82 and 1,269.57 is: 1,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.32 : 3,124.82 = 1,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.32/3,124.82 = 1,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.32x = 3,124.82 × 1,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.32x = 3,967,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,171.38/2,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.04

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