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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.70, 3,347.76 and 1,264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.70, 3,347.76 and 1,264.02 is: 1,896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.70 : 3,347.76 = 1,264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.70/3,347.76 = 1,264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.70x = 3,347.76 × 1,264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.70x = 4,231,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,635.60/2,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.15

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