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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.40, 3,396.60 and 1,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.40, 3,396.60 and 1,399.20 is: 2,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.40 : 3,396.60 = 1,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.40/3,396.60 = 1,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.40x = 3,396.60 × 1,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.40x = 4,752,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,522.72/2,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.80

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