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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.60, 3,124.41 and 1,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.60, 3,124.41 and 1,269.74 is: 1,751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.60 : 3,124.41 = 1,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.60/3,124.41 = 1,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.60x = 3,124.41 × 1,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.60x = 3,967,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,188.35/2,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.83

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