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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.24, 3,127.42 and 1,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.24, 3,127.42 and 1,271.56 is: 1,754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.24 : 3,127.42 = 1,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.24/3,127.42 = 1,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.24x = 3,127.42 × 1,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.24x = 3,976,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,702.18/2,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.76

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