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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.16, 3,394.08 and 1,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.16, 3,394.08 and 1,236 is: 1,852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.16 : 3,394.08 = 1,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.16/3,394.08 = 1,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.16x = 3,394.08 × 1,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.16x = 4,195,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,082.88/2,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.82

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