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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.89, 3,126.72 and 1,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.89, 3,126.72 and 1,381.52 is: 1,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.89 : 3,126.72 = 1,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.89/3,126.72 = 1,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.89x = 3,126.72 × 1,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.89x = 4,319,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,610.58/2,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.37

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