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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.03, 3,125.82 and 1,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.03, 3,125.82 and 1,270.29 is: 1,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.03 : 3,125.82 = 1,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.03/3,125.82 = 1,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.03x = 3,125.82 × 1,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.03x = 3,970,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,697.89/2,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.04

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