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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.48, 2,264.32 and 1,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.48, 2,264.32 and 1,336.24 is: 2,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.48 : 2,264.32 = 1,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.48/2,264.32 = 1,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.48x = 2,264.32 × 1,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.48x = 3,025,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,674.96/1,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.78

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