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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.29, 3,124.89 and 1,320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.29, 3,124.89 and 1,320.37 is: 1,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.29 : 3,124.89 = 1,320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.29/3,124.89 = 1,320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.29x = 3,124.89 × 1,320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.29x = 4,126,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,011.01/2,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.21

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