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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.60, 3,124.91 and 1,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.60, 3,124.91 and 1,269.98 is: 1,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.60 : 3,124.91 = 1,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.60/3,124.91 = 1,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.60x = 3,124.91 × 1,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.60x = 3,968,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,573.20/2,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.44

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