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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.28, 3,126.11 and 1,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.28, 3,126.11 and 1,257 is: 1,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.28 : 3,126.11 = 1,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.28/3,126.11 = 1,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.28x = 3,126.11 × 1,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.28x = 3,929,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,513.99/2,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.67

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