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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.95, 3,125.76 and 1,270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.95, 3,125.76 and 1,270.18 is: 1,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.95 : 3,125.76 = 1,270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.95/3,125.76 = 1,270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.95x = 3,125.76 × 1,270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.95x = 3,970,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,277.84/2,264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.92

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