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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.78, 3,125.48 and 1,321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.78, 3,125.48 and 1,321.18 is: 1,823.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.78 : 3,125.48 = 1,321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.78/3,125.48 = 1,321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.78x = 3,125.48 × 1,321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.78x = 4,129,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,307.25/2,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.27

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