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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.21, 3,126.17 and 1,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.21, 3,126.17 and 1,270.58 is: 1,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.21 : 3,126.17 = 1,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.21/3,126.17 = 1,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.21x = 3,126.17 × 1,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.21x = 3,972,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,027.09/2,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.49

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