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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.16, 3,396.33 and 964.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.16, 3,396.33 and 964.74 is: 1,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.16 : 3,396.33 = 964.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.16/3,396.33 = 964.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.16x = 3,396.33 × 964.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.16x = 3,276,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,575.40/2,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.15

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