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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.86, 3,126.63 and 1,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.86, 3,126.63 and 1,270.94 is: 1,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.86 : 3,126.63 = 1,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.86/3,126.63 = 1,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.86x = 3,126.63 × 1,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.86x = 3,973,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,743.50/2,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.75

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