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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.32, 3,126.20 and 1,270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.32, 3,126.20 and 1,270.57 is: 1,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.32 : 3,126.20 = 1,270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.32/3,126.20 = 1,270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.32x = 3,126.20 × 1,270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.32x = 3,972,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,055.93/2,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.42

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