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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.36 and 1,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.36 and 1,031.40 is: 1,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.02 : 3,396.36 = 1,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.02/3,396.36 = 1,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.02x = 3,396.36 × 1,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.02x = 3,503,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,005.70/2,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.25

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