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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.42, 3,397.62 and 1,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.42, 3,397.62 and 1,031.96 is: 1,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.42 : 3,397.62 = 1,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.42/3,397.62 = 1,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.42x = 3,397.62 × 1,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.42x = 3,506,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,207.94/2,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.39

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