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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.99, 3,127.13 and 1,321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.99, 3,127.13 and 1,321.79 is: 1,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.99 : 3,127.13 = 1,321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.99/3,127.13 = 1,321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.99x = 3,127.13 × 1,321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.99x = 4,133,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,386.92/2,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.10

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