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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.93, 3,126.99 and 1,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.93, 3,126.99 and 1,322.28 is: 1,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.93 : 3,126.99 = 1,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.93/3,126.99 = 1,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.93x = 3,126.99 × 1,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.93x = 4,134,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,756.34/2,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.75

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