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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.37, 3,124.82 and 1,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.37, 3,124.82 and 1,269.77 is: 1,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.37 : 3,124.82 = 1,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.37/3,124.82 = 1,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.37x = 3,124.82 × 1,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.37x = 3,967,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,780.72/2,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.27

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