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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.13, 3,125.43 and 1,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.13, 3,125.43 and 1,380.24 is: 1,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.13 : 3,125.43 = 1,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.13/3,125.43 = 1,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.13x = 3,125.43 × 1,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.13x = 4,313,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,843.50/2,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.30

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