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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.14, 3,125.76 and 1,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.14, 3,125.76 and 1,270.52 is: 1,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.14 : 3,125.76 = 1,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.14/3,125.76 = 1,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.14x = 3,125.76 × 1,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.14x = 3,971,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,340.60/2,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.24

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