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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.62, 3,126.60 and 1,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.62, 3,126.60 and 1,271 is: 1,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.62 : 3,126.60 = 1,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.62/3,126.60 = 1,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.62x = 3,126.60 × 1,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.62x = 3,973,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,908.60/2,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.00

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