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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.01, 3,125.31 and 1,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.01, 3,125.31 and 1,270.33 is: 1,752.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.01 : 3,125.31 = 1,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.01/3,125.31 = 1,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.01x = 3,125.31 × 1,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.01x = 3,970,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,175.05/2,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.83

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