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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.38, 3,395.58 and 1,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.38, 3,395.58 and 1,340.20 is: 2,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.38 : 3,395.58 = 1,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.38/3,395.58 = 1,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.38x = 3,395.58 × 1,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.38x = 4,550,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,756.32/2,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.71

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