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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.01, 3,126.69 and 1,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.01, 3,126.69 and 1,271.33 is: 1,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.01 : 3,126.69 = 1,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.01/3,126.69 = 1,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.01x = 3,126.69 × 1,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.01x = 3,975,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,054.80/2,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.21

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