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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.69, 3,124.90 and 1,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.69, 3,124.90 and 1,269.88 is: 1,752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.69 : 3,124.90 = 1,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.69/3,124.90 = 1,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.69x = 3,124.90 × 1,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.69x = 3,968,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,248.01/2,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.23

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