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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.63, 3,126.30 and 1,321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.63, 3,126.30 and 1,321.11 is: 1,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.63 : 3,126.30 = 1,321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.63/3,126.30 = 1,321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.63x = 3,126.30 × 1,321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.63x = 4,130,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,186.19/2,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.97

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