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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.46, 3,125.64 and 1,320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.46, 3,125.64 and 1,320.48 is: 1,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.46 : 3,125.64 = 1,320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.46/3,125.64 = 1,320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.46x = 3,125.64 × 1,320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.46x = 4,127,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,345.11/2,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.66

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