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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.52, 3,125.26 and 1,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.52, 3,125.26 and 1,269.80 is: 1,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.52 : 3,125.26 = 1,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.52/3,125.26 = 1,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.52x = 3,125.26 × 1,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.52x = 3,968,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,439.52/2,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.45

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