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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.52, 3,126.50 and 1,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.52, 3,126.50 and 1,380.69 is: 1,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.52 : 3,126.50 = 1,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.52/3,126.50 = 1,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.52x = 3,126.50 × 1,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.52x = 4,316,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,727.29/2,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.40

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