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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.23, 3,126.13 and 1,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.23, 3,126.13 and 1,270.69 is: 1,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.23 : 3,126.13 = 1,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.23/3,126.13 = 1,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.23x = 3,126.13 × 1,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.23x = 3,972,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,331.14/2,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.61

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