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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.08, 3,396.24 and 1,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.08, 3,396.24 and 1,288 is: 1,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.08 : 3,396.24 = 1,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.08/3,396.24 = 1,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.08x = 3,396.24 × 1,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.08x = 4,374,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,357.12/2,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.07

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