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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.42, 3,125.03 and 1,269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.42, 3,125.03 and 1,269.65 is: 1,752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.42 : 3,125.03 = 1,269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.42/3,125.03 = 1,269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.42x = 3,125.03 × 1,269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.42x = 3,967,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,672.37/2,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.18

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