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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.37, 3,397.09 and 704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.37, 3,397.09 and 704.29 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.37 : 3,397.09 = 704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.37/3,397.09 = 704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.37x = 3,397.09 × 704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.37x = 2,392,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,536.52/2,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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