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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.32, 3,030.80 and 1,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.32, 3,030.80 and 1,264.80 is: 1,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.32 : 3,030.80 = 1,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.32/3,030.80 = 1,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.32x = 3,030.80 × 1,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.32x = 3,833,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,355.84/2,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.35

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