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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.51, 3,126.37 and 1,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.51, 3,126.37 and 1,270.79 is: 1,753.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.51 : 3,126.37 = 1,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.51/3,126.37 = 1,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.51x = 3,126.37 × 1,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.51x = 3,972,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,952.65/2,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.67

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