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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.22, 3,124.79 and 1,255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.22, 3,124.79 and 1,255.98 is: 1,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.22 : 3,124.79 = 1,255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.22/3,124.79 = 1,255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.22x = 3,124.79 × 1,255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.22x = 3,924,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,658.39/2,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.34

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