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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.61, 3,124.94 and 1,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.61, 3,124.94 and 1,425.25 is: 1,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.61 : 3,124.94 = 1,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.61/3,124.94 = 1,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.61x = 3,124.94 × 1,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.61x = 4,453,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,820.74/2,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.71

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