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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.92, 3,125.77 and 1,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.92, 3,125.77 and 1,270.29 is: 1,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.92 : 3,125.77 = 1,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.92/3,125.77 = 1,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.92x = 3,125.77 × 1,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.92x = 3,970,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,634.37/2,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.10

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