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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.31, 3,402.88 and 1,340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.31, 3,402.88 and 1,340.03 is: 2,013.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.31 : 3,402.88 = 1,340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.31/3,402.88 = 1,340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.31x = 3,402.88 × 1,340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.31x = 4,559,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,966.44/2,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.84

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