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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.04, 3,123.68 and 1,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.04, 3,123.68 and 1,425.58 is: 1,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.04 : 3,123.68 = 1,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.04/3,123.68 = 1,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.04x = 3,123.68 × 1,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.04x = 4,453,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,055.73/2,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.86

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