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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.72, 3,125.25 and 1,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.72, 3,125.25 and 1,270.05 is: 1,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.72 : 3,125.25 = 1,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.72/3,125.25 = 1,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.72x = 3,125.25 × 1,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.72x = 3,969,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,223.76/2,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.64

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