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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.36, 3,389.81 and 2,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.36, 3,389.81 and 2,026.78 is: 3,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.36 : 3,389.81 = 2,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.36/3,389.81 = 2,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.36x = 3,389.81 × 2,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.36x = 6,870,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,399.11/2,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.15

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