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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.12, 3,396.65 and 704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.12, 3,396.65 and 704.08 is: 1,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.12 : 3,396.65 = 704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.12/3,396.65 = 704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.12x = 3,396.65 × 704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.12x = 2,391,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,513.33/2,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.27

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