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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.56, 3,125.06 and 1,269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.56, 3,125.06 and 1,269.85 is: 1,752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.56 : 3,125.06 = 1,269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.56/3,125.06 = 1,269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.56x = 3,125.06 × 1,269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.56x = 3,968,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,359.12/2,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.38

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