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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.48, 3,126.30 and 1,257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.48, 3,126.30 and 1,257.18 is: 1,734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.48 : 3,126.30 = 1,257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.48/3,126.30 = 1,257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.48x = 3,126.30 × 1,257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.48x = 3,930,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,321.83/2,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.87

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