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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.89, 3,125.55 and 1,256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.89, 3,125.55 and 1,256.67 is: 1,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.89 : 3,125.55 = 1,256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.89/3,125.55 = 1,256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.89x = 3,125.55 × 1,256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.89x = 3,927,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,784.92/2,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.21

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