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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.37, 3,124.28 and 1,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.37, 3,124.28 and 1,319.60 is: 1,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.37 : 3,124.28 = 1,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.37/3,124.28 = 1,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.37x = 3,124.28 × 1,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.37x = 4,122,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,777.67/2,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.72

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