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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.58, 3,126.42 and 1,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.58, 3,126.42 and 1,321.30 is: 1,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.58 : 3,126.42 = 1,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.58/3,126.42 = 1,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.58x = 3,126.42 × 1,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.58x = 4,130,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,938.75/2,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.35

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