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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.51, 3,126.60 and 1,321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.51, 3,126.60 and 1,321.59 is: 1,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.51 : 3,126.60 = 1,321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.51/3,126.60 = 1,321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.51x = 3,126.60 × 1,321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.51x = 4,132,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,095.02/2,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.91

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