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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.35, 3,124.74 and 1,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.35, 3,124.74 and 1,269.56 is: 1,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.35 : 3,124.74 = 1,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.35/3,124.74 = 1,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.35x = 3,124.74 × 1,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.35x = 3,967,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,044.91/2,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.96

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