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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.41, 3,125.55 and 1,478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.41, 3,125.55 and 1,478.58 is: 2,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.41 : 3,125.55 = 1,478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.41/3,125.55 = 1,478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.41x = 3,125.55 × 1,478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.41x = 4,621,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,375.72/2,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.87

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