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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.24, 3,390.86 and 1,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.24, 3,390.86 and 1,150.72 is: 1,723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.24 : 3,390.86 = 1,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.24/3,390.86 = 1,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.24x = 3,390.86 × 1,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.24x = 3,901,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,943.89/2,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.29

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