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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.36, 3,125.94 and 1,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.36, 3,125.94 and 1,270.43 is: 1,753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.36 : 3,125.94 = 1,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.36/3,125.94 = 1,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.36x = 3,125.94 × 1,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.36x = 3,971,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,287.95/2,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.05

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