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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.27, 3,126.45 and 1,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.27, 3,126.45 and 1,270.80 is: 1,753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.27 : 3,126.45 = 1,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.27/3,126.45 = 1,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.27x = 3,126.45 × 1,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.27x = 3,973,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,092.66/2,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.92

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