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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.46, 3,398.05 and 1,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.46, 3,398.05 and 1,032.45 is: 1,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.46 : 3,398.05 = 1,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.46/3,398.05 = 1,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.46x = 3,398.05 × 1,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.46x = 3,508,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,305.27/2,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.29

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