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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.64, 3,125.08 and 1,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.64, 3,125.08 and 1,269.84 is: 1,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.64 : 3,125.08 = 1,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.64/3,125.08 = 1,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.64x = 3,125.08 × 1,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.64x = 3,968,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,351.59/2,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.31

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