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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.61, 3,125.16 and 1,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.61, 3,125.16 and 1,269.90 is: 1,752.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.61 : 3,125.16 = 1,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.61/3,125.16 = 1,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.61x = 3,125.16 × 1,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.61x = 3,968,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,640.68/2,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.46

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