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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.46, 3,124.89 and 1,379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.46, 3,124.89 and 1,379.94 is: 1,904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.46 : 3,124.89 = 1,379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.46/3,124.89 = 1,379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.46x = 3,124.89 × 1,379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.46x = 4,312,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,160.71/2,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.28

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