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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.92, 3,126.24 and 1,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.92, 3,126.24 and 1,334.24 is: 1,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.92 : 3,126.24 = 1,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.92/3,126.24 = 1,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.92x = 3,126.24 × 1,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.92x = 4,171,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,154.46/2,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.82

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