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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.12, 3,389.46 and 1,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.12, 3,389.46 and 1,235 is: 1,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.12 : 3,389.46 = 1,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.12/3,389.46 = 1,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.12x = 3,389.46 × 1,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.12x = 4,185,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,983.10/2,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.83

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