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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.30, 3,390.96 and 1,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.30, 3,390.96 and 1,150.79 is: 1,723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.30 : 3,390.96 = 1,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.30/3,390.96 = 1,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.30x = 3,390.96 × 1,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.30x = 3,902,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,265.90/2,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.39

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