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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.07, 3,397.38 and 1,224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.07, 3,397.38 and 1,224.03 is: 1,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.07 : 3,397.38 = 1,224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.07/3,397.38 = 1,224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.07x = 3,397.38 × 1,224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.07x = 4,158,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,495.04/2,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.73

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