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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.03, 3,394.79 and 1,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.03, 3,394.79 and 1,152.76 is: 1,728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.03 : 3,394.79 = 1,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.03/3,394.79 = 1,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.03x = 3,394.79 × 1,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.03x = 3,913,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,355.38/2,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.49

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