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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.75, 3,125.86 and 1,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.75, 3,125.86 and 1,426.14 is: 1,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.75 : 3,125.86 = 1,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.75/3,125.86 = 1,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.75x = 3,125.86 × 1,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.75x = 4,457,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,910.42/2,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.52

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