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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.24, 3,124.56 and 1,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.24, 3,124.56 and 1,320.06 is: 1,821.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.24 : 3,124.56 = 1,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.24/3,124.56 = 1,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.24x = 3,124.56 × 1,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.24x = 4,124,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,606.67/2,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.63

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