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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.55, 2,830.34 and 1,264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.55, 2,830.34 and 1,264.23 is: 1,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.55 : 2,830.34 = 1,264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.55/2,830.34 = 1,264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.55x = 2,830.34 × 1,264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.55x = 3,578,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,194.42/2,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.14

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