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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.66, 3,126.48 and 1,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.66, 3,126.48 and 1,271.04 is: 1,753.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.66 : 3,126.48 = 1,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.66/3,126.48 = 1,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.66x = 3,126.48 × 1,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.66x = 3,973,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,881.14/2,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.96

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