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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.95, 3,132.56 and 1,275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.95, 3,132.56 and 1,275.58 is: 1,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.95 : 3,132.56 = 1,275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.95/3,132.56 = 1,275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.95x = 3,132.56 × 1,275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.95x = 3,995,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,830.88/2,269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.32

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