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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.09, 3,126.38 and 1,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.09, 3,126.38 and 1,381.38 is: 1,906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.09 : 3,126.38 = 1,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.09/3,126.38 = 1,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.09x = 3,126.38 × 1,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.09x = 4,318,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,718.80/2,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.64

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