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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.44, 3,396.54 and 964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.44, 3,396.54 and 964.96 is: 1,447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.44 : 3,396.54 = 964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.44/3,396.54 = 964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.44x = 3,396.54 × 964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.44x = 3,277,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,525.24/2,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.39

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