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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.30, 3,124.17 and 1,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.30, 3,124.17 and 1,891.26 is: 2,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.30 : 3,124.17 = 1,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.30/3,124.17 = 1,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.30x = 3,124.17 × 1,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.30x = 5,908,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,617.75/2,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.32

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