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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.08, 3,126.78 and 1,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.08, 3,126.78 and 1,271.36 is: 1,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.08 : 3,126.78 = 1,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.08/3,126.78 = 1,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.08x = 3,126.78 × 1,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.08x = 3,975,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,263.02/2,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.25

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