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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.39, 3,397.07 and 948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.39, 3,397.07 and 948.20 is: 1,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.39 : 3,397.07 = 948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.39/3,397.07 = 948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.39x = 3,397.07 × 948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.39x = 3,221,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,101.77/2,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.50

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