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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.94, 3,127.08 and 1,381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.94, 3,127.08 and 1,381.78 is: 1,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.94 : 3,127.08 = 1,381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.94/3,127.08 = 1,381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.94x = 3,127.08 × 1,381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.94x = 4,320,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,936.60/2,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.91

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