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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.49, 3,124.84 and 1,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.49, 3,124.84 and 1,269.81 is: 1,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.49 : 3,124.84 = 1,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.49/3,124.84 = 1,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.49x = 3,124.84 × 1,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.49x = 3,967,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,953.08/2,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.25

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