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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.38, 3,397.59 and 1,341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.38, 3,397.59 and 1,341.75 is: 2,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.38 : 3,397.59 = 1,341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.38/3,397.59 = 1,341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.38x = 3,397.59 × 1,341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.38x = 4,558,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,716.38/2,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.23

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