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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.59, 3,124.83 and 1,269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.59, 3,124.83 and 1,269.91 is: 1,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.59 : 3,124.83 = 1,269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.59/3,124.83 = 1,269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.59x = 3,124.83 × 1,269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.59x = 3,968,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,252.87/2,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.31

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