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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.48, 3,126.08 and 1,321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.48, 3,126.08 and 1,321.58 is: 1,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.48 : 3,126.08 = 1,321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.48/3,126.08 = 1,321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.48x = 3,126.08 × 1,321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.48x = 4,131,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,366.01/2,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.62

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