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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.91, 3,125.89 and 1,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.91, 3,125.89 and 1,380.54 is: 1,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.91 : 3,125.89 = 1,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.91/3,125.89 = 1,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.91x = 3,125.89 × 1,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.91x = 4,315,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,429.63/2,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.34

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