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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.00, 3,127.20 and 1,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.00, 3,127.20 and 1,271.20 is: 1,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.00 : 3,127.20 = 1,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.00/3,127.20 = 1,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.00x = 3,127.20 × 1,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.00x = 3,975,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,288.82/2,266.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.32

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