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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.02, 3,124.44 and 1,320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.02, 3,124.44 and 1,320.42 is: 1,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.02 : 3,124.44 = 1,320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.02/3,124.44 = 1,320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.02x = 3,124.44 × 1,320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.02x = 4,125,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,584.78/2,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.24

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