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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.24, 3,126.42 and 1,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.24, 3,126.42 and 1,333.92 is: 1,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.24 : 3,126.42 = 1,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.24/3,126.42 = 1,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.24x = 3,126.42 × 1,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.24x = 4,170,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,394.17/2,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.04

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