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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.47, 3,124.83 and 1,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.47, 3,124.83 and 1,269.56 is: 1,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.47 : 3,124.83 = 1,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.47/3,124.83 = 1,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.47x = 3,124.83 × 1,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.47x = 3,967,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,166.99/2,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.92

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