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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.24, 3,396.42 and 1,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.24, 3,396.42 and 1,225.04 is: 1,837.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.24 : 3,396.42 = 1,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.24/3,396.42 = 1,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.24x = 3,396.42 × 1,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.24x = 4,160,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,750.36/2,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.59

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