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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.32, 3,124.20 and 1,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.32, 3,124.20 and 1,425.16 is: 1,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.32 : 3,124.20 = 1,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.32/3,124.20 = 1,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.32x = 3,124.20 × 1,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.32x = 4,452,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,484.87/2,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.37

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