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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.24, 3,396.60 and 703.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.24, 3,396.60 and 703.87 is: 1,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.24 : 3,396.60 = 703.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.24/3,396.60 = 703.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.24x = 3,396.60 × 703.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.24x = 2,390,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,756.35/2,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.88

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