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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.58, 3,125.70 and 1,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.58, 3,125.70 and 1,381.01 is: 1,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.58 : 3,125.70 = 1,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.58/3,125.70 = 1,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.58x = 3,125.70 × 1,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.58x = 4,316,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,607.33/2,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.14

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