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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.76, 3,124.98 and 1,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.76, 3,124.98 and 1,269.81 is: 1,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.76 : 3,124.98 = 1,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.76/3,124.98 = 1,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.76x = 3,124.98 × 1,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.76x = 3,968,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,130.85/2,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.12

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