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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.54, 3,125.27 and 1,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.54, 3,125.27 and 1,269.81 is: 1,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.54 : 3,125.27 = 1,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.54/3,125.27 = 1,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.54x = 3,125.27 × 1,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.54x = 3,968,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,492.75/2,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.45

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