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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.90, 3,125.59 and 1,270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.90, 3,125.59 and 1,270.15 is: 1,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.90 : 3,125.59 = 1,270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.90/3,125.59 = 1,270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.90x = 3,125.59 × 1,270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.90x = 3,969,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,957.15/2,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.82

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